1977 Nissan Laurel vs. 2006 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2006 Smart ForTwo is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Smart ForTwo (74 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Laurel. (55 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 235 kg more than 2006 Smart ForTwo.
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, 1977 Nissan Laurel (129 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1977 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Nissan Laurel | 2006 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Nissan | Smart |
| Model | Laurel | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 1820 mm |
