1999 Daewoo Prince vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1999 Daewoo Prince is newer by 18 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 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Laurel (111 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1999 Daewoo Prince. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1999 Daewoo Prince. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Daewoo Prince weights approximately 115 kg more than 1981 Nissan Laurel.
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. 1981 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1999 Daewoo Prince has manual transmission. 1999 Daewoo Prince will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Daewoo Prince | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Daewoo | Nissan |
Model | Prince | Laurel |
Year Released | 1999 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4060 mm |