1997 Nissan Laurel vs. 1985 Pontiac Fiero
To start off, 1997 Nissan Laurel is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Pontiac Fiero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Pontiac Fiero would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Pontiac Fiero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Nissan Laurel (153 HP) has 61 more horse power than 1985 Pontiac Fiero. (92 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1985 Pontiac Fiero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 124 kg more than 1985 Pontiac Fiero. 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, 1997 Nissan Laurel (190 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Pontiac Fiero. (182 Nm). This means 1997 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Pontiac Fiero.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Nissan Laurel | 1985 Pontiac Fiero | |
Make | Nissan | Pontiac |
Model | Laurel | Fiero |
Year Released | 1997 | 1985 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 92 HP |
Torque | 190 Nm | 182 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2380 mm |