1993 Nissan Laurel vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1993 Nissan Laurel is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,825 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Nissan Laurel (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown.
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, 1979 Toyota Crown (191 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Nissan Laurel. (179 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Nissan Laurel | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Laurel | Crown |
Year Released | 1993 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2825 cc | 2446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2700 mm |