1989 Nissan Vanette vs. 1977 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1989 Nissan Vanette is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 2,753 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Nissan Laurel (129 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Vanette. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Vanette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Vanette weights approximately 144 kg more than 1977 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, 1977 Nissan Laurel (221 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Vanette. (148 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1977 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Vanette. 1977 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1989 Nissan Vanette has manual transmission. 1989 Nissan Vanette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Nissan Vanette | 1977 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Nissan | Nissan |
Model | Vanette | Laurel |
Year Released | 1989 | 1977 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1952 cc | 2753 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2080 mm | 2680 mm |