1989 Nissan Laurel vs. 2010 Holden Commodore

To start off, 2010 Holden Commodore 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 5,976 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Holden Commodore (360 HP) has 158 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Laurel. (202 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Holden Commodore 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, 2010 Holden Commodore (290 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Laurel. (264 Nm). This means 2010 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Laurel. 1989 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 2010 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 2010 Holden Commodore 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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