1993 Mazda AZ-1 vs. 1977 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1993 Mazda AZ-1 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 306 kg more than 1993 Mazda AZ-1.
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, 1977 Nissan Laurel (147 Nm) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mazda AZ-1. (85 Nm). This means 1977 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mazda AZ-1.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Mazda AZ-1 | 1977 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Mazda | Nissan |
Model | AZ-1 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1993 | 1977 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 657 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 97 HP |
Torque | 85 Nm | 147 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 834 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2680 mm |