1981 Nissan Laurel vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Laurel would be higher.
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 (135 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (130 Nm). This means 1981 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo. 2013 Smart Fortwo has automatic transmission and 1981 Nissan Laurel has manual transmission. 1981 Nissan Laurel will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Smart Fortwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Nissan Laurel | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
Make | Nissan | Smart |
Model | Laurel | Fortwo |
Year Released | 1981 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 135 Nm | 130 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1559 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 1867 mm |