1993 Nissan Laurel vs. 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia

To start off, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 18 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 4,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 470 more horse power than 1993 Nissan Laurel. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 1993 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia weights approximately 75 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, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Nissan Laurel. (179 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Nissan Laurel. 1993 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia has manual transmission. 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia 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 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia
Make Nissan Ferrari
Model Laurel 458 Italia
Year Released 1993 2011
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 2825 cc 4500 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 100 HP 570 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 9000 RPM
Torque 179 Nm 539 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 6000 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 1485 kg
Vehicle Length 4720 mm 4526 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1938 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1214 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2649 mm


 

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