1979 Nissan Laurel vs. 1979 Triumph TR7
To start off, both 1979 Nissan Laurel and 1979 Triumph TR7 were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Triumph TR7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Triumph TR7 (104 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Laurel. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Triumph TR7 should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 95 kg more than 1979 Triumph TR7.
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, 1979 Triumph TR7 (161 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Laurel. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 Triumph TR7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Nissan Laurel | 1979 Triumph TR7 | |
Make | Nissan | Triumph |
Model | Laurel | TR7 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1768 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2170 mm |