1998 Holden Commodore vs. 1973 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1998 Holden Commodore 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. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Holden Commodore (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Laurel. (118 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Holden Commodore weights approximately 415 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.
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 Holden Commodore (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Laurel. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Holden Commodore | 1973 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Holden | Nissan |
| Model | Commodore | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 2565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2680 mm |
