1978 Nissan Laurel vs. 1977 Porsche 928
To start off, 1978 Nissan Laurel is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,473 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Porsche 928 (237 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Laurel. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Porsche 928 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1978 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 Porsche 928 (363 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Laurel. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1977 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Laurel. 1977 Porsche 928 has automatic transmission and 1978 Nissan Laurel has manual transmission. 1978 Nissan Laurel will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Porsche 928 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Nissan Laurel | 1977 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Nissan | Porsche |
Model | Laurel | 928 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1977 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1770 cc | 4473 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2510 mm |