1981 Nissan Laurel vs. 1981 Renault 9
To start off, both 1981 Nissan Laurel and 1981 Renault 9 were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Laurel (111 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1981 Renault 9. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1981 Renault 9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 239 kg more than 1981 Renault 9. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Nissan Laurel (179 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Renault 9. (139 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Renault 9.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Nissan Laurel | 1981 Renault 9 | |
| Make | Nissan | Renault |
| Model | Laurel | 9 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 906 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2490 mm |
