1984 Holden Commodore vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1984 Holden Commodore is newer by 3 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 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Laurel (96 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1984 Holden Commodore. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1984 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Holden Commodore weights approximately 32 kg more 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, 1984 Holden Commodore (140 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Holden Commodore | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Holden | Nissan |
Model | Commodore | Laurel |
Year Released | 1984 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1892 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1128 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |