1989 Nissan Laurel vs. 2002 Tata Safari
To start off, 2002 Tata Safari is newer by 13 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 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Laurel (202 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2002 Tata Safari. (136 HP @ 5530 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 2002 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Tata Safari weights approximately 660 kg more than 1989 Nissan Laurel.
Because 2002 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Nissan Laurel. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Tata Safari will offer significantly more control. 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 (264 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Tata Safari. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Tata Safari. 1989 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 2002 Tata Safari has manual transmission. 2002 Tata Safari will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 Nissan Laurel | 2002 Tata Safari | |
Make | Nissan | Tata |
Model | Laurel | Safari |
Year Released | 1989 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5530 RPM |
Torque | 264 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 2040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2660 mm |