1988 Nissan Vanette vs. 1984 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1988 Nissan Vanette is newer by 4 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. Both 1988 Nissan Vanette and 1984 Nissan Laurel are equipped with a 1,952 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Laurel (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1988 Nissan Vanette. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1988 Nissan Vanette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Nissan Vanette weights approximately 360 kg more than 1984 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. Let's talk about torque, 1984 Nissan Laurel (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Nissan Vanette. (148 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Nissan Vanette. 1984 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1988 Nissan Vanette has manual transmission. 1988 Nissan Vanette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Nissan Vanette | 1984 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Vanette | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1952 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2080 mm | 2410 mm |
