1994 Nissan Laurel vs. 1973 Porsche 911
To start off, 1994 Nissan Laurel is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Porsche 911 (226 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1994 Nissan Laurel. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1994 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 430 kg more than 1973 Porsche 911.
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, 1973 Porsche 911 (275 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Nissan Laurel. (171 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1973 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Nissan Laurel. 1994 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1973 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1973 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Nissan Laurel | 1973 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Nissan | Porsche |
Model | Laurel | 911 |
Year Released | 1994 | 1973 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 226 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 171 Nm | 275 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2270 mm |