1983 Nissan Laurel vs. 1972 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1983 Nissan Laurel is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Nissan Laurel (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Corona. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 100 kg more than 1972 Toyota Corona. 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, 1983 Nissan Laurel (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Corona. (137 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1983 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Nissan Laurel | 1972 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Laurel | Corona |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1952 cc | 1705 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2740 mm |
