1974 Nissan Laurel vs. 1980 Suzuki Cervo
To start off, 1980 Suzuki Cervo is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Nissan Laurel (97 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1980 Suzuki Cervo. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1980 Suzuki Cervo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 585 kg more than 1980 Suzuki Cervo. 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, 1974 Nissan Laurel (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Suzuki Cervo. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Suzuki Cervo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Nissan Laurel | 1980 Suzuki Cervo | |
| Make | Nissan | Suzuki |
| Model | Laurel | Cervo |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 539 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2040 mm |
