1998 Eagle Talon vs. 1973 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1998 Eagle Talon is newer by 25 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. Both 1998 Eagle Talon and 1973 Nissan Laurel are equipped with a 1,996 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Eagle Talon (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Laurel. (98 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Eagle Talon should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Eagle Talon weights approximately 300 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 1973 Nissan 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 Nissan Laurel. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Eagle Talon, 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 Eagle Talon (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Laurel. (163 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Eagle Talon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Eagle Talon | 1973 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Eagle | Nissan |
Model | Talon | Laurel |
Year Released | 1998 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2680 mm |