1977 Holden GTS vs. 1997 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1997 Nissan Laurel is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Holden GTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Holden GTS would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Holden GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Holden GTS (213 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1997 Nissan Laurel. (153 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden GTS should accelerate faster than 1997 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Holden GTS weights approximately 85 kg more than 1997 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, 1977 Holden GTS (400 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Nissan Laurel. (190 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1977 Holden GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Nissan Laurel. 1997 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1977 Holden GTS has manual transmission. 1977 Holden GTS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Holden GTS | 1997 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Holden | Nissan |
Model | GTS | Laurel |
Year Released | 1977 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5042 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 213 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2730 mm |