2007 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1993 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 14 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 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (196 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1993 Nissan Laurel. (187 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1993 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 Chevrolet Silverado (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Nissan Laurel. (230 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Nissan Laurel. 1993 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 2007 Chevrolet Silverado has manual transmission. 2007 Chevrolet Silverado will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Silverado | 1993 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Silverado | Laurel |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3890 mm | 2730 mm |
