1977 Nissan Laurel vs. 2008 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Kyron is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 2,753 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 SsangYong Kyron (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Laurel. (129 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 SsangYong Kyron should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 633 kg more than 1977 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, 2008 SsangYong Kyron (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Laurel. (221 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 SsangYong Kyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Laurel. 2008 SsangYong Kyron has automatic transmission and 1977 Nissan Laurel has manual transmission. 1977 Nissan Laurel will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 SsangYong Kyron will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1977 Nissan Laurel | 2008 SsangYong Kyron | |
Make | Nissan | SsangYong |
Model | Laurel | Kyron |
Year Released | 1977 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2753 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1923 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2750 mm |