1978 Mazda 818 vs. 1989 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1989 Nissan Laurel is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Laurel (202 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 380 kg more than 1978 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, 1989 Nissan Laurel (264 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda 818 | 1989 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | 818 | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 264 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2680 mm |
