1993 Nissan Laurel vs. 2002 Noble M12
To start off, 2002 Noble M12 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Noble M12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Noble M12 (335 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1993 Nissan Laurel. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Noble M12 should accelerate faster than 1993 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 360 kg more than 2002 Noble M12.
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, 2002 Noble M12 (485 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Nissan Laurel. (179 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2002 Noble M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Nissan Laurel. 1993 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 2002 Noble M12 has manual transmission. 2002 Noble M12 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 | 2002 Noble M12 | |
| Make | Nissan | Noble |
| Model | Laurel | M12 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2825 cc | 2968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 485 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2440 mm |
