1980 Mazda 626 vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1981 Nissan Laurel is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 165 kg more than 1980 Mazda 626.
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. 1981 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1980 Mazda 626 has manual transmission. 1980 Mazda 626 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Mazda 626 | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | 626 | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 85 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 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 |
