1951 Ferrari 195 vs. 1997 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1997 Nissan Laurel is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 195. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 195 would be higher. At 2,824 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ferrari 195 (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1997 Nissan Laurel. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 195 should accelerate faster than 1997 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 476 kg more than 1951 Ferrari 195.
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. 1997 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1951 Ferrari 195 has manual transmission. 1951 Ferrari 195 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ferrari 195 | 1997 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | 195 | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2341 cc | 2824 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 954 kg | 1430 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2730 mm |
