1983 Avanti Avanti vs. 1994 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1994 Nissan Laurel is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Avanti Avanti (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1994 Nissan Laurel. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1994 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 290 kg more than 1994 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, 1983 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Nissan Laurel. (171 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1983 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Avanti Avanti | 1994 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Avanti | Nissan |
Model | Avanti | Laurel |
Year Released | 1983 | 1994 |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2730 mm |