1981 Nissan Laurel vs. 2008 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2008 Nissan Titan is newer by 27 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (111 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Laurel.
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, 2008 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (179 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Laurel. 2008 Nissan Titan 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. 2008 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Nissan Laurel | 2008 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Laurel | Titan |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3560 mm |
