1980 Nissan Laurel vs. 1986 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1986 Toyota Supra is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Toyota Supra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1980 Nissan Laurel. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1980 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Supra weights approximately 417 kg more than 1980 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, 1986 Toyota Supra (259 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Nissan Laurel. (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1986 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Nissan Laurel | 1986 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Laurel | Supra |
Year Released | 1980 | 1986 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1770 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1557 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2730 mm |