1989 Nissan Laurel vs. 1988 Toyota Lexcen

To start off, 1989 Nissan Laurel is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Lexcen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Lexcen would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Lexcen (171 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Laurel. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Lexcen weights approximately 160 kg more than 1989 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, 1988 Toyota Lexcen (293 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Laurel. (142 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Lexcen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Laurel. 1988 Toyota Lexcen has automatic transmission and 1989 Nissan Laurel has manual transmission. 1989 Nissan Laurel will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Toyota Lexcen will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1989 Nissan Laurel 1988 Toyota Lexcen
Make Nissan Toyota
Model Laurel Lexcen
Year Released 1989 1988
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1809 cc 3791 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 90 HP 171 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 142 Nm 293 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1170 kg 1330 kg
Vehicle Length 4700 mm 4900 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2680 mm 2740 mm


 

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