1976 Nissan Laurel vs. 1992 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1992 Toyota Supra is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Toyota Supra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1976 Nissan Laurel. (98 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1976 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Toyota Supra weights approximately 437 kg more than 1976 Nissan Laurel. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1992 Toyota Supra (259 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Nissan Laurel. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1992 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Nissan Laurel | 1992 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Laurel | Supra |
Year Released | 1976 | 1992 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1557 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2730 mm |