1980 Nissan Laurel vs. 2001 Vauxhall VX220
To start off, 2001 Vauxhall VX220 is newer by 21 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 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Vauxhall VX220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Vauxhall VX220 (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1980 Nissan Laurel. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Vauxhall VX220 should accelerate faster than 1980 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 270 kg more than 2001 Vauxhall VX220.
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, 2001 Vauxhall VX220 (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Nissan Laurel. (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Vauxhall VX220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Nissan Laurel | 2001 Vauxhall VX220 | |
| Make | Nissan | Vauxhall |
| Model | Laurel | VX220 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1770 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2340 mm |
