1981 Holden Commodore vs. 1969 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1981 Holden Commodore is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 4,142 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Holden Commodore (134 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1969 Nissan Laurel. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Holden Commodore weights approximately 340 kg more than 1969 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, 1981 Holden Commodore (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan Laurel. (155 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1981 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Holden Commodore | 1969 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Holden | Nissan |
Model | Commodore | Laurel |
Year Released | 1981 | 1969 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4142 cc | 1813 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2630 mm |