2004 Holden Berlina vs. 1973 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2004 Holden Berlina is newer by 31 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Holden Berlina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Holden Berlina (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Laurel. (118 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Holden Berlina should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Holden Berlina weights approximately 445 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, 2004 Holden Berlina (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Laurel. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Holden Berlina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Holden Berlina | 1973 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Holden | Nissan |
| Model | Berlina | Laurel |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2680 mm |
