1985 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1990 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1990 Nissan Laurel is newer by 5 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, 1985 Mazda RX-7 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1990 Nissan Laurel. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1990 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 110 kg more than 1985 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, 1985 Mazda RX-7 (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Nissan Laurel. (142 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1985 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Mazda RX-7 | 1990 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Mazda | Nissan |
Model | RX-7 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1985 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2292 cc | 1808 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1170 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 |