1984 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1978 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1984 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1984 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Mazda RX-7 (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Laurel. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 80 kg more than 1984 Mazda RX-7.
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, 1984 Mazda RX-7 (158 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Laurel. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Mazda RX-7 | 1978 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | RX-7 | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2292 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2680 mm |
