1968 Mazda 1000 vs. 2000 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2000 Nissan Laurel is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mazda 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mazda 1000 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Nissan Laurel (154 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1968 Mazda 1000. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 680 kg more than 1968 Mazda 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Nissan Laurel (190 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda 1000. (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda 1000. 2000 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1968 Mazda 1000 has manual transmission. 1968 Mazda 1000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mazda 1000 | 2000 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | 1000 | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 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 | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2730 mm |
