2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 1977 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 855 kg more than 1977 Nissan Laurel.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Nissan Laurel. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Laurel. (129 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Defender | 1977 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
Model | Defender | Laurel |
Year Released | 2007 | 1977 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 55 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 129 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2680 mm |