2005 Lexus LS vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2005 Lexus LS is newer by 24 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 4,293 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lexus LS (279 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (123 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lexus LS weights approximately 595 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, 2005 Lexus LS (419 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (222 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lexus LS | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Lexus | Nissan |
| Model | LS | Laurel |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2410 mm |
