1993 Nissan Laurel vs. 1988 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 1993 Nissan Laurel is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Lexcen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Lexcen would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Lexcen (171 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1993 Nissan Laurel. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 1993 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 80 kg more than 1988 Toyota Lexcen.
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, 1988 Toyota Lexcen (293 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Nissan Laurel. (179 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Lexcen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Nissan Laurel | 1988 Toyota Lexcen | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Laurel | Lexcen |
Year Released | 1993 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2825 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 293 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2740 mm |