2003 Infiniti M vs. 1973 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2003 Infiniti M is newer by 30 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 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Infiniti M (340 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Laurel. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Infiniti M weights approximately 737 kg more than 1973 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, 2003 Infiniti M (451 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Laurel. (155 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Infiniti M | 1973 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Infiniti | Nissan |
| Model | M | Laurel |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4494 cc | 1813 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1747 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2630 mm |
