1992 Nissan Laurel vs. 1992 Suzuki Swift
To start off, both 1992 Nissan Laurel and 1992 Suzuki Swift were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,808 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Nissan Laurel (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1992 Suzuki Swift. (69 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1992 Suzuki Swift. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 336 kg more than 1992 Suzuki Swift. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 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 1992 Nissan Laurel. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Suzuki Swift, 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, 1992 Nissan Laurel (142 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Suzuki Swift. (103 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Suzuki Swift.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Nissan Laurel | 1992 Suzuki Swift | |
Make | Nissan | Suzuki |
Model | Laurel | Swift |
Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1808 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 834 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2270 mm |