1992 Nissan Laurel vs. 2009 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2009 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Sequoia (272 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1992 Nissan Laurel. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1992 Nissan Laurel.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Toyota Sequoia (315 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Nissan Laurel. (142 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Nissan Laurel. 2009 Toyota Sequoia has automatic transmission and 1992 Nissan Laurel has manual transmission. 1992 Nissan Laurel will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Toyota Sequoia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Nissan Laurel | 2009 Toyota Sequoia | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Laurel | Sequoia |
Year Released | 1992 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1808 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 272 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2040 mm |