1990 Nissan Laurel vs. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 3,378 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (176 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1990 Nissan Laurel. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1990 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 800 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 Land Cruiser 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 Land Cruiser 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 Land Cruiser (303 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Nissan Laurel. (142 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Nissan Laurel | 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Laurel | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1990 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1808 cc | 3378 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 176 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 303 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2680 mm |