1999 Nissan Pickup vs. 1997 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1999 Nissan Pickup is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 2,824 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Nissan Laurel (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1999 Nissan Pickup. (82 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1999 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 15 kg more than 1997 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. Let's talk about torque, 1997 Nissan Laurel (182 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Nissan Pickup. (163 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1997 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Nissan Pickup. 1997 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1999 Nissan Pickup has manual transmission. 1999 Nissan Pickup will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Nissan Pickup | 1997 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Pickup | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2493 cc | 2824 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2730 mm |
