2000 Dodge Viper vs. 1989 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2000 Dodge Viper is newer by 11 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 7,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Dodge Viper (450 HP) has 248 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Laurel. (202 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1989 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, 2000 Dodge Viper (664 Nm) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Laurel. (264 Nm). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Laurel. 1989 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 2000 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 2000 Dodge Viper 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:
2000 Dodge Viper | 1989 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Dodge | Nissan |
Model | Viper | Laurel |
Year Released | 2000 | 1989 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7999 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 202 HP |
Torque | 664 Nm | 264 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2680 mm |