1995 Maserati Ghibli vs. 1989 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1995 Maserati Ghibli is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan Laurel would be higher. Both 1995 Maserati Ghibli and 1989 Nissan Laurel are equipped with a 1,996 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Maserati Ghibli (302 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Laurel. (202 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Maserati Ghibli should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 12 kg more than 1995 Maserati Ghibli.
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 Maserati Ghibli (334 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Laurel. (264 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1995 Maserati Ghibli will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Maserati Ghibli | 1989 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Maserati | Nissan |
Model | Ghibli | Laurel |
Year Released | 1995 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 334 Nm | 264 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1368 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2680 mm |