1997 Fiat Scudo vs. 1997 Nissan Laurel
To start off, both 1997 Fiat Scudo and 1997 Nissan Laurel were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Nissan Laurel (153 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1997 Fiat Scudo. (78 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1997 Fiat Scudo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 355 kg more than 1997 Fiat Scudo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Nissan Laurel is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1997 Nissan Laurel. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Fiat Scudo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1997 Nissan Laurel (190 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Fiat Scudo. (125 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1997 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Fiat Scudo. 1997 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1997 Fiat Scudo has manual transmission. 1997 Fiat Scudo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Fiat Scudo | 1997 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Scudo | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1579 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1740 mm |
