1985 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1989 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1989 Nissan Laurel is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Mazda RX-7 would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1985 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Laurel (202 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1985 Mazda RX-7. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1985 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 320 kg more than 1985 Mazda RX-7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1989 Nissan Laurel (264 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mazda RX-7. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mazda RX-7. 1989 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1985 Mazda RX-7 has manual transmission. 1985 Mazda RX-7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Mazda RX-7 | 1989 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | RX-7 | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2292 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 264 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2680 mm |
