1984 Nissan Laurel vs. 1993 Ferrari 456
To start off, 1993 Ferrari 456 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ferrari 456 (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 333 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Laurel. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 625 kg more than 1984 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, 1993 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 388 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Laurel. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1993 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Laurel. 1993 Ferrari 456 has automatic transmission and 1984 Nissan Laurel has manual transmission. 1984 Nissan Laurel will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Ferrari 456 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Nissan Laurel | 1993 Ferrari 456 | |
Make | Nissan | Ferrari |
Model | Laurel | 456 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1993 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1952 cc | 5474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 435 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 162 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2610 mm |