1989 Audi Coupe vs. 1993 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1993 Nissan Laurel is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Audi Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Audi Coupe would be higher. At 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Nissan Laurel (187 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1989 Audi Coupe. (134 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1989 Audi Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 252 kg more than 1989 Audi Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Nissan Laurel is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1993 Nissan Laurel. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Audi Coupe, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Nissan Laurel (230 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Audi Coupe. (188 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Audi Coupe. 1993 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1989 Audi Coupe has manual transmission. 1989 Audi Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 Audi Coupe | 1993 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Audi | Nissan |
Model | Coupe | Laurel |
Year Released | 1989 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2226 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1422 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2730 mm |