1998 Chevrolet Trans Sport vs. 1998 Nissan Laurel
To start off, both 1998 Chevrolet Trans Sport and 1998 Nissan Laurel were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,348 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Trans Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chevrolet Trans Sport (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1998 Nissan Laurel. (153 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Trans Sport should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Trans Sport weights approximately 360 kg more than 1998 Nissan Laurel. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 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 1998 Nissan Laurel. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Trans Sport, 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, 1998 Chevrolet Trans Sport (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Laurel. (190 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Trans Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Chevrolet Trans Sport | 1998 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Trans Sport | Laurel |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3348 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 183 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2730 mm |