1978 Dodge Aspen vs. 1976 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1978 Dodge Aspen is newer by 2 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 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Dodge Aspen (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1976 Nissan Laurel. (98 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Dodge Aspen should accelerate faster than 1976 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 345 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, 1978 Dodge Aspen (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Nissan Laurel. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1978 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Dodge Aspen | 1976 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Dodge | Nissan |
Model | Aspen | Laurel |
Year Released | 1978 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3687 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 231 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2680 mm |