1984 Hyundai Stellar vs. 1989 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1989 Nissan Laurel is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Hyundai Stellar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Hyundai Stellar would be higher. Both 1984 Hyundai Stellar and 1989 Nissan Laurel are equipped with a 1,996 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Laurel (202 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1984 Hyundai Stellar. (93 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1984 Hyundai Stellar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 325 kg more than 1984 Hyundai Stellar. 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, 1989 Nissan Laurel (264 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Hyundai Stellar. (151 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Hyundai Stellar. 1989 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1984 Hyundai Stellar has manual transmission. 1984 Hyundai Stellar 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:
1984 Hyundai Stellar | 1989 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
Model | Stellar | Laurel |
Year Released | 1984 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 264 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2680 mm |