1978 Mazda 929 vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1981 Nissan Laurel is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda 929 (83 HP) has 23 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 929 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1981 Nissan Laurel. 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 929 (138 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (123 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Mazda 929 | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Mazda | Nissan |
Model | 929 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1978 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 60 HP |
Torque | 138 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2410 mm |