1993 Nissan Laurel vs. 1968 Plymouth VIP
To start off, 1993 Nissan Laurel is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Plymouth VIP. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Plymouth VIP would be higher. At 5,208 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Plymouth VIP is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Plymouth VIP (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1993 Nissan Laurel. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Plymouth VIP should accelerate faster than 1993 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Plymouth VIP weights approximately 237 kg more than 1993 Nissan Laurel. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1968 Plymouth VIP (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Nissan Laurel. (179 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Plymouth VIP will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Nissan Laurel | 1968 Plymouth VIP | |
| Make | Nissan | Plymouth |
| Model | Laurel | VIP |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2825 cc | 5208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1647 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3030 mm |
