2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1993 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 15 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 5,667 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 322 kg more 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, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Nissan Laurel. (171 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Nissan Laurel. 1993 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 2008 Chevrolet Lumina has manual transmission. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina 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:
2008 Chevrolet Lumina | 1993 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Lumina | Laurel |
Year Released | 2008 | 1993 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5667 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 123 HP |
Torque | 470 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 1332 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2730 mm |