1993 Nissan Laurel vs. 2012 Maserati GranTurismo
To start off, 2012 Maserati GranTurismo is newer by 19 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 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Maserati GranTurismo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Maserati GranTurismo (405 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1993 Nissan Laurel. (187 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Maserati GranTurismo should accelerate faster than 1993 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Maserati GranTurismo weights approximately 459 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, 2012 Maserati GranTurismo (459 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Nissan Laurel. (230 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Maserati GranTurismo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Nissan Laurel | 2012 Maserati GranTurismo | |
| Make | Nissan | Maserati |
| Model | Laurel | GranTurismo |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 405 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1881 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4882 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1354 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2941 mm |
