1993 Nissan Laurel vs. 1981 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1993 Nissan Laurel is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Nissan Laurel (148 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Corona. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 415 kg more than 1981 Toyota Corona. 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, 1993 Nissan Laurel (182 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1993 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Corona. 1993 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1981 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1981 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Nissan Laurel | 1981 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Laurel | Corona |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2530 mm |
