2009 Dodge Dakota vs. 1993 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2009 Dodge Dakota is newer by 16 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 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Dakota (207 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1993 Nissan Laurel. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Dakota 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, 2009 Dodge Dakota (236 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Nissan Laurel. (179 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Nissan Laurel. 1993 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 2009 Dodge Dakota has manual transmission. 2009 Dodge Dakota 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:
| 2009 Dodge Dakota | 1993 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Dakota | Laurel |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 2825 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2730 mm |
