1998 Honda SSM vs. 1989 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1998 Honda SSM is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 1,999 cc, 1998 Honda SSM is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Honda SSM (286 Nm) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Laurel. (264 Nm). This means 1998 Honda SSM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Laurel. 1989 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1998 Honda SSM has manual transmission. 1998 Honda SSM will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda SSM | 1989 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | SSM | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1996 cc |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 202 HP |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 264 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2680 mm |
