1991 Hyundai Lantra vs. 1991 Nissan Laurel

To start off, both 1991 Hyundai Lantra and 1991 Nissan Laurel were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,808 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Hyundai Lantra (112 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1991 Nissan Laurel. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Hyundai Lantra should accelerate faster than 1991 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 60 kg more than 1991 Hyundai Lantra.

Because 1991 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 1991 Nissan Laurel. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Hyundai Lantra, 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, 1991 Nissan Laurel (142 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Hyundai Lantra. (139 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1991 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Hyundai Lantra.

Compare all specifications:

1991 Hyundai Lantra 1991 Nissan Laurel
Make Hyundai Nissan
Model Lantra Laurel
Year Released 1991 1991
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1596 cc 1808 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 112 HP 90 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 139 Nm 142 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 3200 RPM
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1110 kg 1170 kg
Vehicle Length 4370 mm 4700 mm
Vehicle Width 1680 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase Size 2510 mm 2680 mm


 

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