1998 Lada 110 vs. 1979 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1998 Lada 110 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 1,768 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Nissan Laurel (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1998 Lada 110. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1998 Lada 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 120 kg more than 1998 Lada 110. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 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 1979 Nissan Laurel. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Lada 110, 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, 1979 Nissan Laurel (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lada 110. (115 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lada 110. 1979 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1998 Lada 110 has manual transmission. 1998 Lada 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Lada 110 | 1979 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Lada | Nissan |
Model | 110 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1998 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1499 cc | 1768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2680 mm |