1956 Daimler DK vs. 1989 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1989 Nissan Laurel is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Daimler DK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Daimler DK would be higher. At 4,617 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Daimler DK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Laurel (202 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1956 Daimler DK. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1956 Daimler DK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Daimler DK weights approximately 652 kg more than 1989 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, 1956 Daimler DK (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Laurel. (264 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1956 Daimler DK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Daimler DK | 1989 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Daimler | Nissan |
Model | DK | Laurel |
Year Released | 1956 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4617 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 264 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2032 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2680 mm |