1989 Ferrari 348 vs. 1980 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1989 Ferrari 348 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 3,405 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Ferrari 348 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari 348 (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1980 Nissan Laurel. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 1980 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ferrari 348 weights approximately 325 kg more than 1980 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 Ferrari 348 (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Nissan Laurel. (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari 348 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ferrari 348 | 1980 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | 348 | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3405 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2680 mm |
