1977 Buick Century vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1981 Nissan Laurel is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Buick Century would be higher. At 6,658 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Buick Century (185 HP) has 83 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (102 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Laurel.
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, 1977 Buick Century (320 Nm) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (163 Nm). This means 1977 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Buick Century | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | Century | Laurel |
Year Released | 1977 | 1981 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6658 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 102 HP |
Torque | 320 Nm | 163 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |