1995 Lexus GS vs. 1997 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1997 Nissan Laurel is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Lexus GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Lexus GS would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Lexus GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lexus GS (205 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1997 Nissan Laurel. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 1997 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lexus GS weights approximately 290 kg more than 1997 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 Lexus GS (276 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Nissan Laurel. (182 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Lexus GS | 1997 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Lexus | Nissan |
Model | GS | Laurel |
Year Released | 1995 | 1997 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 2824 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 276 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2730 mm |