1989 Nissan Laurel vs. 2010 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2010 Fiat Ducato is newer by 21 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 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Fiat Ducato (161 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Laurel. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 230 kg more than 2010 Fiat Ducato.
Because 1989 Nissan Laurel is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1989 Nissan Laurel. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Fiat Ducato, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Fiat Ducato (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Laurel. (142 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Nissan Laurel | 2010 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | Nissan | Fiat |
| Model | Laurel | Ducato |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1809 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3460 mm |
