1990 Nissan Laurel vs. 1998 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 1998 Toyota Caldina is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Caldina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Caldina (133 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1990 Nissan Laurel. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Caldina should accelerate faster than 1990 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Caldina weights approximately 192 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 1998 Toyota Caldina is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Nissan Laurel. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Caldina will offer significantly more control. 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, 1998 Toyota Caldina (181 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Nissan Laurel. (142 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Caldina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Nissan Laurel. 1998 Toyota Caldina has automatic transmission and 1990 Nissan Laurel has manual transmission. 1990 Nissan Laurel will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Toyota Caldina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Nissan Laurel | 1998 Toyota Caldina | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Laurel | Caldina |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1808 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1362 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2590 mm |
