1989 Nissan Laurel vs. 1997 Renault Spider
To start off, 1997 Renault Spider is newer by 8 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Renault Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Renault Spider (140 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Laurel. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 240 kg more than 1997 Renault Spider.
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, 1997 Renault Spider (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Laurel. (171 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1997 Renault Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Nissan Laurel | 1997 Renault Spider | |
Make | Nissan | Renault |
Model | Laurel | Spider |
Year Released | 1989 | 1997 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 171 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2350 mm |