2001 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2002 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2002 Nissan Laurel is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Camaro (190 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2002 Nissan Laurel. (153 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 2002 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 200 kg more than 2002 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, 2001 Chevrolet Camaro (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Nissan Laurel. (190 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Nissan Laurel. 2002 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 2001 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 2001 Chevrolet Camaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Chevrolet Camaro | 2002 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Camaro | Laurel |
Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2730 mm |