1997 Nissan Laurel vs. 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1997 Nissan Laurel is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 4,127 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1997 Nissan Laurel. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1997 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 325 kg more than 1997 Nissan Laurel. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Nissan Laurel. (182 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Nissan Laurel | 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Nissan | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Laurel | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2824 cc | 4127 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3030 mm |
