1989 Nissan Laurel vs. 1957 Riley 2.6
To start off, 1989 Nissan Laurel is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Riley 2.6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Riley 2.6 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Riley 2.6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Laurel (202 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1957 Riley 2.6. (101 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1957 Riley 2.6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Riley 2.6 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 Nissan Laurel (264 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Riley 2.6. (194 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Riley 2.6. 1989 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1957 Riley 2.6 has manual transmission. 1957 Riley 2.6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Nissan Laurel | 1957 Riley 2.6 | |
| Make | Nissan | Riley |
| Model | Laurel | 2.6 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2890 mm |
