1981 Nissan Laurel vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1981 Nissan Laurel is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Corona (82 HP) has 22 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 105 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corona.
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, 1978 Toyota Corona (133 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (123 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Nissan Laurel | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Laurel | Corona |
Year Released | 1981 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 82 HP |
Torque | 123 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |