1999 Lotus M250 vs. 1977 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1999 Lotus M250 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Lotus M250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotus M250 (247 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Laurel. (55 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotus M250 should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 250 kg more than 1999 Lotus M250.
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 Lotus M250 (321 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Laurel. (129 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Lotus M250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Laurel. 1977 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1999 Lotus M250 has manual transmission. 1999 Lotus M250 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Lotus M250 | 1977 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Lotus | Nissan |
Model | M250 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1999 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2946 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 321 Nm | 129 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1410 mm |