1995 Ferrari 512 TR vs. 1993 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1995 Ferrari 512 TR is newer by 2 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 4,943 cc, 1995 Ferrari 512 TR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari 512 TR (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 322 more horse power than 1993 Nissan Laurel. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1993 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ferrari 512 TR weights approximately 160 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, 1995 Ferrari 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Nissan Laurel. (179 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Nissan Laurel. 1993 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1995 Ferrari 512 TR has manual transmission. 1995 Ferrari 512 TR 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:
| 1995 Ferrari 512 TR | 1993 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | 512 TR | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 2825 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 422 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2730 mm |
