2007 Infiniti M vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2007 Infiniti M is newer by 26 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Infiniti M (275 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Laurel.
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, 2007 Infiniti M (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Infiniti M | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Infiniti | Nissan |
Model | M | Laurel |
Year Released | 2007 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2680 mm |