1979 Nissan Laurel vs. 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 340 kg more than 1979 Nissan Laurel.
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. 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 1979 Nissan Laurel has manual transmission. 1979 Nissan Laurel will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Nissan Laurel | 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Nissan | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Laurel | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1768 cc | 3790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2760 mm |
