2007 Nissan 1400 vs. 1977 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2007 Nissan 1400 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 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Nissan Laurel (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2007 Nissan 1400. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan 1400.
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, 1977 Nissan Laurel (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan 1400. (97 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan 1400. 1977 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 2007 Nissan 1400 has manual transmission. 2007 Nissan 1400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Nissan 1400 | 1977 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Nissan | Nissan |
Model | 1400 | Laurel |
Year Released | 2007 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1397 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 97 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2680 mm |