1989 Avanti Avanti vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1989 Avanti Avanti is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Avanti Avanti (202 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 564 kg more than 1981 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, 1989 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1989 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Avanti Avanti | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Avanti | Nissan |
Model | Avanti | Laurel |
Year Released | 1989 | 1981 |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1704 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3400 mm | 2680 mm |