1995 Buick XP2000 vs. 1978 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1995 Buick XP2000 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Buick XP2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick XP2000 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1978 Nissan Laurel.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Buick XP2000 | 1978 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | XP2000 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1995 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5000 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 97 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2680 mm |