1981 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1978 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1981 Cadillac DeVille is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 6,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 770 kg more than 1978 Nissan Laurel.
Because 1978 Nissan Laurel is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Nissan Laurel. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Cadillac DeVille, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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.
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1981 Cadillac DeVille | 1978 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
Model | DeVille | Laurel |
Year Released | 1981 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6030 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 97 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2680 mm |