1993 Chevrolet S-10 vs. 1989 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet S-10 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet S-10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Laurel (202 HP) has 15 more horse power than 1993 Chevrolet S-10. (187 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1993 Chevrolet S-10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet S-10 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1989 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, 1993 Chevrolet S-10 (319 Nm) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Laurel. (264 Nm). This means 1993 Chevrolet S-10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Laurel. 1989 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1993 Chevrolet S-10 has manual transmission. 1993 Chevrolet S-10 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1993 Chevrolet S-10 | 1989 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | S-10 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1993 | 1989 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4300 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 202 HP |
Torque | 319 Nm | 264 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2680 mm |