1999 Chevrolet S-10 vs. 1971 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet S-10 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet S-10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet S-10 (177 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Laurel. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet S-10 should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet S-10 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1971 Nissan Laurel. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Chevrolet S-10 (332 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Laurel. (155 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet S-10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Chevrolet S-10 | 1971 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | S-10 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1999 | 1971 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1815 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2630 mm |