1990 Nissan Laurel vs. 1964 Triumph Vitesse
To start off, 1990 Nissan Laurel is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Triumph Vitesse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Triumph Vitesse 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 20 more horse power than 1964 Triumph Vitesse. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1964 Triumph Vitesse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 290 kg more than 1964 Triumph Vitesse. 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 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Triumph Vitesse. (125 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1990 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Triumph Vitesse.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Nissan Laurel | 1964 Triumph Vitesse | |
Make | Nissan | Triumph |
Model | Laurel | Vitesse |
Year Released | 1990 | 1964 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1808 cc | 1594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2270 mm |