1985 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1977 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 2,474 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Chevrolet Camaro (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Laurel. (55 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1977 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, 1985 Chevrolet Camaro (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Laurel. (129 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1985 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Chevrolet Camaro | 1977 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Camaro | Laurel |
Year Released | 1985 | 1977 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2474 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 129 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2680 mm |