1999 Nissan Pickup vs. 1973 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1999 Nissan Pickup is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 2,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Nissan Pickup is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Nissan Laurel (98 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1999 Nissan Pickup. (82 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1999 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 325 kg more than 1973 Nissan Laurel.
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, both vehicles can yield 163 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Nissan Pickup | 1973 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Pickup | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2493 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2680 mm |
