1980 Ferrari 400 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 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 760 kg more than 1981 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, 1980 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (163 Nm). This means 1980 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ferrari 400 | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
Model | 400 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1980 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 392 Nm | 163 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |