1990 Nissan Laurel vs. 1988 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1990 Nissan Laurel is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Model F. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Model F would be higher. At 1,812 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Model F is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Nissan Laurel (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Model F. (76 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Model F weights approximately 130 kg more than 1990 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, 1990 Nissan Laurel (142 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Model F. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1990 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Model F.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Nissan Laurel | 1988 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Laurel | Model F |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1808 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2240 mm |
