1999 Audi R8 vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1999 Audi R8 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 3,596 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Audi R8 (610 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 514 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (96 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 1126 kg more than 1999 Audi R8.
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, 1999 Audi R8 (705 Nm) has 570 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (135 Nm). This means 1999 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Audi R8 | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Audi | Nissan |
| Model | R8 | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3596 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 610 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2 kg | 1128 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1400 mm |
