1998 Chevrolet Venture vs. 1973 Datsun Laurel
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Venture is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Datsun Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Datsun Laurel would be higher. At 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chevrolet Venture (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1973 Datsun Laurel. (124 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Venture should accelerate faster than 1973 Datsun Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Datsun Laurel weights approximately 30 kg more than 1998 Chevrolet Venture.
Because 1973 Datsun Laurel is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1973 Datsun Laurel. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Venture, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 Chevrolet Venture (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Datsun Laurel. (171 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Datsun Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Venture | 1973 Datsun Laurel | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Datsun |
| Model | Venture | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2680 mm |
