1998 Dodge Viper vs. 1976 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1998 Dodge Viper is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 8,001 cc (10 cylinders), 1998 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Dodge Viper (450 HP) has 352 more horse power than 1976 Nissan Laurel. (98 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1976 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 63 kg more than 1998 Dodge Viper.
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, 1998 Dodge Viper (664 Nm) has 495 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Nissan Laurel. (169 Nm). This means 1998 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Dodge Viper | 1976 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Viper | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8001 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 98 HP |
| Torque | 664 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1057 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2680 mm |
