2001 Kia Carens vs. 1984 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2001 Kia Carens is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Kia Carens (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Laurel. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Kia Carens should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Kia Carens weights approximately 190 kg more than 1984 Nissan Laurel. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Nissan Laurel is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Nissan Laurel. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Kia Carens, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1984 Nissan Laurel (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Kia Carens. (155 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Kia Carens. 1984 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 2001 Kia Carens has manual transmission. 2001 Kia Carens will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Kia Carens | 1984 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Kia | Nissan |
| Model | Carens | Laurel |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1793 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2410 mm |
