1994 Audi A6 vs. 1973 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1994 Audi A6 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Audi A6 (286 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Laurel. (118 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Audi A6 weights approximately 500 kg more than 1973 Nissan Laurel. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Nissan Laurel. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Audi A6 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1994 Audi A6 (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Laurel. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Audi A6 | 1973 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Audi | Nissan |
| Model | A6 | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 2565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2680 mm |
