1986 Cadillac Brougham vs. 1989 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1989 Nissan Laurel is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Cadillac Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Cadillac Brougham would be higher. At 5,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Cadillac Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Cadillac Brougham weights approximately 570 kg more than 1989 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.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Cadillac Brougham | 1989 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
Model | Brougham | Laurel |
Year Released | 1986 | 1989 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5030 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 202 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2680 mm |