2007 Cadillac XLR vs. 1989 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2007 Cadillac XLR is newer by 18 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 4,376 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Cadillac XLR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Cadillac XLR (443 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Laurel. (202 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac XLR 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, 2007 Cadillac XLR (561 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Laurel. (264 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Cadillac XLR | 1989 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | XLR | Laurel |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4376 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 443 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 561 Nm | 264 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2680 mm |
