1982 Austin Marina vs. 1973 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1982 Austin Marina is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Nissan Laurel (98 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1982 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1982 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 238 kg more than 1982 Austin Marina. 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, 1973 Nissan Laurel (163 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Austin Marina | 1973 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | Marina | Laurel |
Year Released | 1982 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2680 mm |