1989 Nissan Laurel vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 16 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 2,995 cc, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Laurel (202 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 566 kg more than 1989 Nissan Laurel.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Laurel. (264 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Laurel. 1989 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Laurel | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1989 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2995 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 264 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1946 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2760 mm |