1989 Nissan Laurel vs. 2004 Toyota Hi-Ace
To start off, 2004 Toyota Hi-Ace is newer by 15 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 2,237 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Hi-Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Laurel (202 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Hi-Ace. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Hi-Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Hi-Ace weights approximately 150 kg more 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, 1989 Nissan Laurel (264 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Hi-Ace. (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Hi-Ace. 1989 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 2004 Toyota Hi-Ace has manual transmission. 2004 Toyota Hi-Ace 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Nissan Laurel | 2004 Toyota Hi-Ace | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Laurel | Hi-Ace |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2237 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 16 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1530 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2500 mm |
