1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 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. At 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (133 HP) has 73 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 365 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 Alfa 6 (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (123 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 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 Alfa 6 has manual transmission. 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 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 Alfa 6 | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
| Model | Alfa 6 | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |
