1992 Daihatsu Opti vs. 1991 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1992 Daihatsu Opti is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 1,808 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Nissan Laurel (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1992 Daihatsu Opti. (56 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1992 Daihatsu Opti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 410 kg more than 1992 Daihatsu Opti. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1992 Daihatsu Opti, 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 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Daihatsu Opti. (64 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1991 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Daihatsu Opti. 1992 Daihatsu Opti has automatic transmission and 1991 Nissan Laurel has manual transmission. 1991 Nissan Laurel will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Daihatsu Opti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1992 Daihatsu Opti | 1991 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Daihatsu | Nissan |
Model | Opti | Laurel |
Year Released | 1992 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 659 cc | 1808 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 64 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2680 mm |