2007 Land Rover LR3 vs. 1970 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2007 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover LR3 (216 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1970 Nissan Laurel. (93 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1970 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 1030 kg more than 1970 Nissan Laurel. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Nissan Laurel. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover LR3 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 LR3 (365 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Nissan Laurel. (162 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover LR3 | 1970 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | LR3 | Laurel |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2630 mm |
