1980 Chrysler 160 vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1981 Nissan Laurel is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Chrysler 160. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Chrysler 160 would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Chrysler 160 (89 HP) has 29 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Chrysler 160 should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 19 kg more than 1980 Chrysler 160.
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, 1980 Chrysler 160 (132 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (123 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1980 Chrysler 160 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Chrysler 160 | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Chrysler | Nissan |
| Model | 160 | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1639 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2410 mm |
