1981 Nissan Laurel vs. 1980 Volvo 66
To start off, 1981 Nissan Laurel is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 2,753 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Laurel (123 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 66. (47 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 423 kg more than 1980 Volvo 66. 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. 1980 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1981 Nissan Laurel has manual transmission. 1981 Nissan Laurel will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Nissan Laurel | 1980 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Nissan | Volvo |
Model | Laurel | 66 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2753 cc | 1108 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1245 kg | 822 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |