1977 Mazda RX-3 vs. 1993 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1993 Nissan Laurel is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Mazda RX-3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Mazda RX-3 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 48 more horse power than 1977 Mazda RX-3. (100 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda RX-3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 548 kg more than 1977 Mazda RX-3. 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 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda RX-3. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda RX-3.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Mazda RX-3 | 1993 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Mazda | Nissan |
Model | RX-3 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1977 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1964 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 852 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2730 mm |