1989 Honda Concerto vs. 1990 Nissan Laurel

To start off, 1990 Nissan Laurel is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 1,808 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Concerto (129 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1990 Nissan Laurel. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 1990 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 80 kg more than 1989 Honda Concerto.

Because 1990 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 1990 Nissan Laurel. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Honda Concerto, 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, both vehicles can yield 142 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.

Compare all specifications:

1989 Honda Concerto 1990 Nissan Laurel
Make Honda Nissan
Model Concerto Laurel
Year Released 1989 1990
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1595 cc 1808 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 129 HP 90 HP
Engine RPM 6800 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 142 Nm 142 Nm
Torque RPM 5700 RPM 3200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1090 kg 1170 kg
Vehicle Length 4270 mm 4700 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase Size 2560 mm 2680 mm


 

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