1978 Mazda RX-2 vs. 1971 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1978 Mazda RX-2 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 2,290 cc, 1978 Mazda RX-2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda RX-2 (118 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Laurel. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda RX-2 should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 50 kg more than 1978 Mazda RX-2.
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 RX-2 (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Laurel. (155 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda RX-2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Mazda RX-2 | 1971 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Mazda | Nissan |
Model | RX-2 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1978 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2290 cc | 1815 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2630 mm |