1982 Nissan Laurel vs. 1995 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 1995 Toyota Lexcen is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Lexcen (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1982 Nissan Laurel. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 1982 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Lexcen weights approximately 290 kg more than 1982 Nissan Laurel. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1995 Toyota Lexcen (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Nissan Laurel. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Lexcen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Nissan Laurel | 1995 Toyota Lexcen | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Laurel | Lexcen |
Year Released | 1982 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1952 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 162 Nm | 295 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2740 mm |