1978 Mazda 626 vs. 1980 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1980 Nissan Laurel is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Nissan Laurel (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 626. (93 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 145 kg more than 1978 Mazda 626. 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, 1978 Mazda 626 (150 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Nissan Laurel. (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Mazda 626 | 1980 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Mazda | Nissan |
Model | 626 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1978 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1768 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2680 mm |