1998 Chevrolet Express vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Express is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chevrolet Express (197 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (111 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1185 kg more than 1981 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, 1998 Chevrolet Express (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (179 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Chevrolet Express | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Express | Laurel |
Year Released | 1998 | 1981 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2410 mm |