1989 Chrysler Conquest vs. 1989 Nissan Laurel
To start off, both 1989 Chrysler Conquest and 1989 Nissan Laurel were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,555 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Chrysler Conquest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Laurel (202 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1989 Chrysler Conquest. (186 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1989 Chrysler Conquest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 55 kg more than 1989 Chrysler Conquest. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 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 1989 Nissan Laurel. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Chrysler Conquest, 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, 1989 Chrysler Conquest (318 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Laurel. (264 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1989 Chrysler Conquest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Chrysler Conquest | 1989 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Chrysler | Nissan |
| Model | Conquest | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2555 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 264 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2680 mm |
