1990 Ferrari 348 vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1990 Ferrari 348 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 3,405 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari 348 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari 348 (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (85 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari 348 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1981 Nissan Laurel. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1990 Ferrari 348 (324 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (167 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari 348 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ferrari 348 | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | 348 | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3405 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2410 mm |
