1997 Lada 110 vs. 1989 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1997 Lada 110 is newer by 8 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. At 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Lada 110 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1989 Nissan Laurel.
Because 1989 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 1989 Nissan Laurel. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Lada 110, 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 Lada 110 (266 Nm) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Laurel. (171 Nm). This means 1997 Lada 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Lada 110 | 1989 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Lada | Nissan |
Model | 110 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1997 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 123 HP |
Torque | 266 Nm | 171 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1230 kg |