1996 Nissan Laurel vs. 2002 Panoz AIV
To start off, 2002 Panoz AIV is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Panoz AIV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Panoz AIV (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1996 Nissan Laurel. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 1996 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 150 kg more than 2002 Panoz AIV.
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, 2002 Panoz AIV (408 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan Laurel. (171 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2002 Panoz AIV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan Laurel. 1996 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 2002 Panoz AIV has manual transmission. 2002 Panoz AIV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Nissan Laurel | 2002 Panoz AIV | |
| Make | Nissan | Panoz |
| Model | Laurel | AIV |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2660 mm |
