1990 Nissan Laurel vs. 1963 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1990 Nissan Laurel is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 1,808 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Nissan Laurel (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1963 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1963 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 590 kg more than 1963 Toyota Publica. 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, 1990 Nissan Laurel (142 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1990 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Nissan Laurel | 1963 Toyota Publica | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Laurel | Publica |
Year Released | 1990 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1808 cc | 697 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2140 mm |