1986 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 5 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. Both 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 and 1981 Nissan Laurel are equipped with a 2,393 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (111 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 15 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, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (206 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (179 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Laurel. 1981 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 has manual transmission. 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
| Model | 75 | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2410 mm |
