1985 Alpine V6 vs. 1978 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1985 Alpine V6 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 2,848 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Alpine V6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alpine V6 (158 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Laurel. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 30 kg more than 1985 Alpine V6.
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, 1985 Alpine V6 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Laurel. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1985 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Laurel. 1978 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1985 Alpine V6 has manual transmission. 1985 Alpine V6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alpine V6 | 1978 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Alpine | Nissan |
Model | V6 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1985 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2848 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2680 mm |