2000 Nissan Laurel vs. 1974 Seat 131
To start off, 2000 Nissan Laurel is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Seat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Seat 131 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 80 more horse power than 1974 Seat 131. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1974 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 415 kg more than 1974 Seat 131. 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 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Seat 131. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Seat 131.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Nissan Laurel | 1974 Seat 131 | |
Make | Nissan | Seat |
Model | Laurel | 131 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1585 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2500 mm |