1957 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 vs. 1993 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1993 Nissan Laurel is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 would be higher. At 3,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 (196 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1993 Nissan Laurel. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 should accelerate faster than 1993 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 132 kg more than 1957 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500.
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, 1957 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 (345 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Nissan Laurel. (171 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1957 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Nissan Laurel. 1993 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1957 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 has manual transmission. 1957 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 | 1993 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Maserati | Nissan |
| Model | Gran Turismo 3500 | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3483 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2730 mm |
