1993 Mazda AZ-1 vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1993 Mazda AZ-1 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 271 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, 1981 Nissan Laurel (123 Nm) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mazda AZ-1. (85 Nm). This means 1981 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mazda AZ-1. 1981 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1993 Mazda AZ-1 has manual transmission. 1993 Mazda AZ-1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Mazda AZ-1 | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Mazda | Nissan |
Model | AZ-1 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1993 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 657 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 60 HP |
Torque | 85 Nm | 123 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 834 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2410 mm |