1981 Nissan Laurel vs. 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 4,475 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (111 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1255 kg more than 1981 Nissan Laurel. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser (360 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (179 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Nissan Laurel | 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Laurel | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 4475 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2860 mm |
