1981 Nissan Laurel vs. 1969 Nissan Fairlady
To start off, 1981 Nissan Laurel is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan Fairlady. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan Fairlady would be higher. Both 1981 Nissan Laurel and 1969 Nissan Fairlady are equipped with a 2,393 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Nissan Fairlady (137 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (111 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Nissan Fairlady should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 101 kg more than 1969 Nissan Fairlady.
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, 1969 Nissan Fairlady (198 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (179 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1969 Nissan Fairlady will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Nissan Laurel | 1969 Nissan Fairlady | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Laurel | Fairlady |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1044 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2310 mm |
