2002 Porsche Carrera GT vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT is newer by 21 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 5,731 cc (10 cylinders), 2002 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 508 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (96 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Porsche Carrera GT weights approximately 217 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, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT (620 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 485 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Laurel. 1981 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 2002 Porsche Carrera GT has manual transmission. 2002 Porsche Carrera GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Porsche Carrera GT | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Porsche | Nissan |
Model | Carrera GT | Laurel |
Year Released | 2002 | 1981 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5731 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 604 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 620 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1128 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2410 mm |