1989 Nissan Laurel vs. 1998 Plymouth Prowler
To start off, 1998 Plymouth Prowler is newer by 9 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 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Plymouth Prowler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Plymouth Prowler (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Laurel. (202 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Plymouth Prowler should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 100 kg more than 1998 Plymouth Prowler.
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, 1998 Plymouth Prowler (346 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Laurel. (264 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1998 Plymouth Prowler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Nissan Laurel | 1998 Plymouth Prowler | |
Make | Nissan | Plymouth |
Model | Laurel | Prowler |
Year Released | 1989 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 3518 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 253 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 264 Nm | 346 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2880 mm |