1981 Nissan Laurel vs. 1984 Porsche 911
To start off, 1984 Porsche 911 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Porsche 911 (229 HP) has 169 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Porsche 911 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1981 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, 1984 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (123 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1984 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Nissan Laurel | 1984 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Nissan | Porsche |
Model | Laurel | 911 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1984 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 229 HP |
Torque | 123 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2280 mm |