1978 Lotus 79 vs. 1989 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1989 Nissan Laurel is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Lotus 79. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Lotus 79 would be higher. At 2,992 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Lotus 79 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Lotus 79 (484 HP @ 11000 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Laurel. (202 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Lotus 79 should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 790 kg more than 1978 Lotus 79.
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. 1989 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1978 Lotus 79 has manual transmission. 1978 Lotus 79 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Lotus 79 | 1989 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Lotus | Nissan |
Model | 79 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1978 | 1989 |
Engine Size | 2992 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 484 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 11000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 1380 kg |