1976 Mazda 818 vs. 1993 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1993 Nissan Laurel is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Nissan Laurel (148 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1976 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 398 kg more than 1976 Mazda 818. 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, 1993 Nissan Laurel (182 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Mazda 818 | 1993 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Mazda | Nissan |
Model | 818 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1976 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1272 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2730 mm |