1987 Maserati 420 vs. 1989 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1989 Nissan Laurel is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Maserati 420. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Maserati 420 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Maserati 420 (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Laurel. (202 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 205 kg more than 1987 Maserati 420.
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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Maserati 420. (258 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Maserati 420. 1989 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1987 Maserati 420 has manual transmission. 1987 Maserati 420 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:
1987 Maserati 420 | 1989 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Maserati | Nissan |
Model | 420 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1987 | 1989 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 264 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2680 mm |