1982 Nissan Laurel vs. 1981 Volvo 343
To start off, 1982 Nissan Laurel is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Volvo 343. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Volvo 343 would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Volvo 343 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Volvo 343 (117 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1982 Nissan Laurel. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Volvo 343 should accelerate faster than 1982 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, 1982 Nissan Laurel (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Volvo 343. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Volvo 343.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Nissan Laurel | 1981 Volvo 343 | |
Make | Nissan | Volvo |
Model | Laurel | 343 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1952 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 117 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 162 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |