1998 Nissan Laurel vs. 1972 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1998 Nissan Laurel is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan Laurel (153 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Publica. (38 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 715 kg more than 1972 Toyota Publica. 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 Nissan Laurel (190 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Publica. (62 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Nissan Laurel | 1972 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Laurel | Publica |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 62 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2170 mm |
