2009 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1996 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 4,299 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado (192 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1996 Nissan Laurel. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1996 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, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado (260 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan Laurel. (171 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Silverado | 1996 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Silverado | Laurel |
Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4299 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2730 mm |