1997 Nissan Crew vs. 1989 Plymouth Laser
To start off, 1997 Nissan Crew is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Plymouth Laser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Plymouth Laser would be higher. Both 1997 Nissan Crew and 1989 Plymouth Laser are equipped with a 1,997 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Plymouth Laser (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1997 Nissan Crew. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Plymouth Laser should accelerate faster than 1997 Nissan Crew. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan Crew weights approximately 10 kg more than 1989 Plymouth Laser.
Because 1997 Nissan Crew 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 Crew. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Plymouth Laser, 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 Crew (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Plymouth Laser. (169 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1997 Nissan Crew will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Plymouth Laser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Nissan Crew | 1989 Plymouth Laser | |
| Make | Nissan | Plymouth |
| Model | Crew | Laser |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2480 mm |
