2000 Nissan Laurel vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2000 Nissan Laurel is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Nissan Laurel (154 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 560 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla. 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, 2000 Nissan Laurel (190 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (118 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2000 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla. 2000 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1970 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1970 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Nissan Laurel | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Laurel | Corolla |
Year Released | 2000 | 1970 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2340 mm |