2000 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1997 Nissan Laurel

To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 3 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 9,371 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Camaro (770 HP) has 617 more horse power than 1997 Nissan Laurel. (153 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1997 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 203 kg more than 2000 Chevrolet Camaro.

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, 2000 Chevrolet Camaro (926 Nm) has 736 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Nissan Laurel. (190 Nm). This means 2000 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Nissan Laurel.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Chevrolet Camaro 1997 Nissan Laurel
Make Chevrolet Nissan
Model Camaro Laurel
Year Released 2000 1997
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 9371 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 770 HP 153 HP
Torque 926 Nm 190 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1187 kg 1390 kg
Vehicle Width 1610 mm 1740 mm
Wheelbase Size 2570 mm 2730 mm


 

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