1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM vs. 1989 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM 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 5,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM (664 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 541 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Laurel. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM weights approximately 180 kg more than 1989 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 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM (773 Nm) has 602 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Laurel. (171 Nm). This means 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM | 1989 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | CLK LM | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 664 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 773 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2680 mm |
