1989 Nissan Laurel vs. 1999 Nissan R 391
To start off, 1999 Nissan R 391 is newer by 10 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 4,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Nissan R 391 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan R 391 (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Laurel. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan R 391 should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Laurel.
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, 1999 Nissan R 391 (359 Nm) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Laurel. (142 Nm). This means 1999 Nissan R 391 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Laurel. 1999 Nissan R 391 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. 1999 Nissan R 391 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Nissan Laurel | 1999 Nissan R 391 | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Laurel | R 391 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1809 cc | 4997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 1 seats |
