1993 Marcos Le Mans 500 vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500 is newer by 12 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500 (447 Nm) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (222 Nm). This means 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Laurel. 1981 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500 has manual transmission. 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500 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:
| 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500 | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Marcos | Nissan |
| Model | Le Mans 500 | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 123 HP |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2410 mm |
