1979 Mazda Montrose vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1981 Nissan Laurel is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mazda Montrose. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mazda Montrose would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mazda Montrose (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (85 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mazda Montrose should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 140 kg more than 1979 Mazda Montrose.
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, 1981 Nissan Laurel (167 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda Montrose. (153 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda Montrose.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Mazda Montrose | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | Montrose | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |
