1990 Audi 200 vs. 1990 Nissan Laurel
To start off, both 1990 Audi 200 and 1990 Nissan Laurel were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,144 cc (5 cylinders), 1990 Audi 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Audi 200 (180 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1990 Nissan Laurel. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Audi 200 should accelerate faster than 1990 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Audi 200 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1990 Nissan Laurel. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 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 1990 Nissan Laurel. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Audi 200, 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, 1990 Audi 200 (252 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Nissan Laurel. (142 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1990 Audi 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Audi 200 | 1990 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Audi | Nissan |
| Model | 200 | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2144 cc | 1808 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2680 mm |
