1984 Maserati 420 vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1984 Maserati 420 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 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Maserati 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Maserati 420 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Maserati 420 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1981 Nissan Laurel. 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, 1984 Maserati 420 (308 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (163 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Maserati 420 | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Maserati | Nissan |
Model | 420 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1984 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2491 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 308 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 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 | 1180 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |