1989 Holden Camira vs. 1998 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1998 Nissan Laurel is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Holden Camira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Holden Camira would be higher. Both 1989 Holden Camira and 1998 Nissan Laurel are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan Laurel (153 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1989 Holden Camira. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1989 Holden Camira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 340 kg more than 1989 Holden Camira. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 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 1998 Nissan Laurel. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Holden Camira, 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, 1998 Nissan Laurel (190 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Holden Camira. (176 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Holden Camira. 1998 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1989 Holden Camira has manual transmission. 1989 Holden Camira will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Holden Camira | 1998 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Holden | Nissan |
Model | Camira | Laurel |
Year Released | 1989 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2730 mm |