1989 Nissan Laurel vs. 1994 Toyota Venture
To start off, 1994 Toyota Venture is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 1,812 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Laurel (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Venture. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Venture weights approximately 170 kg more than 1989 Nissan Laurel.
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, 1994 Toyota Venture, 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 Nissan Laurel (142 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Venture. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Venture.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Nissan Laurel | 1994 Toyota Venture | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Laurel | Venture |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1809 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2510 mm |
