1984 Honda Jazz vs. 1969 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1984 Honda Jazz is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 1,813 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Nissan Laurel (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1984 Honda Jazz. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 310 kg more than 1984 Honda Jazz. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 Nissan Laurel is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Nissan Laurel. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Honda Jazz, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1969 Nissan Laurel (155 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Jazz. (83 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Honda Jazz | 1969 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Jazz | Laurel |
Year Released | 1984 | 1969 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1231 cc | 1813 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2630 mm |