1982 Nissan Laurel vs. 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace
To start off, 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace is newer by 14 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 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Nissan Laurel (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace. (90 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace weights approximately 645 kg more than 1982 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, 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace (226 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Nissan Laurel. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Nissan Laurel | 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Laurel | Hi-Ace |
Year Released | 1982 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1952 cc | 2446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 162 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1960 mm |