1975 Nissan Laurel vs. 1999 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1999 Toyota MR2 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota MR2 (140 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Laurel. (97 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 180 kg more than 1999 Toyota MR2.
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, 1999 Toyota MR2 (183 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Laurel. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Nissan Laurel | 1999 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Laurel | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2440 mm |
