2006 Chevrolet Kodiak vs. 1993 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Kodiak is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Kodiak is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2006 Chevrolet Kodiak (820 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 641 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Nissan Laurel. (179 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Kodiak will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Kodiak | 1993 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Kodiak | Laurel |
Year Released | 2006 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6600 cc | 2825 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 100 HP |
Torque | 820 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1730 mm |