1979 Avanti Avanti vs. 1989 Nissan Laurel

To start off, 1989 Nissan Laurel is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Laurel (202 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1979 Avanti Avanti. (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1979 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 200 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, 1979 Avanti Avanti (443 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Laurel. (264 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1979 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Laurel. 1989 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1979 Avanti Avanti has manual transmission. 1979 Avanti Avanti will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1979 Avanti Avanti 1989 Nissan Laurel
Make Avanti Nissan
Model Avanti Laurel
Year Released 1979 1989
Engine Size 6570 cc 1996 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 177 HP 202 HP
Engine RPM 3400 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 443 Nm 264 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1580 kg 1380 kg
Vehicle Length 4910 mm 4700 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase Size 2780 mm 2680 mm


 

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