1995 Ferrari 512 M vs. 1977 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1995 Ferrari 512 M is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1995 Ferrari 512 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari 512 M (423 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 368 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Laurel. (55 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari 512 M should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ferrari 512 M weights approximately 255 kg more than 1977 Nissan Laurel. 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, 1995 Ferrari 512 M (500 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 371 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Laurel. (129 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Ferrari 512 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Laurel. 1977 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1995 Ferrari 512 M has manual transmission. 1995 Ferrari 512 M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ferrari 512 M | 1977 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
Model | 512 M | Laurel |
Year Released | 1995 | 1977 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1991 cc |
Horse Power | 423 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 129 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2680 mm |