1999 Pontiac GTO vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1999 Pontiac GTO 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 2,398 cc, 1999 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Pontiac GTO (144 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (111 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 54 kg more than 1981 Nissan Laurel. 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, 1999 Pontiac GTO (203 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (179 Nm). This means 1999 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Pontiac GTO | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Pontiac | Nissan |
| Model | GTO | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2398 cc | 2393 cc |
| Horse Power | 144 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1199 kg | 1145 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2410 mm |
