1982 Austin Marina vs. 1997 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1997 Nissan Laurel is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Austin Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Austin Marina would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Nissan Laurel (153 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1982 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1982 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 508 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, 1997 Nissan Laurel (190 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Austin Marina. 1997 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1982 Austin Marina has manual transmission. 1982 Austin Marina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Austin Marina | 1997 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Austin | Nissan |
| Model | Marina | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2730 mm |
