1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 1989 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata (129 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Laurel. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 247 kg more than 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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 (171 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (155 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 1989 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Mazda | Nissan |
Model | MX-5 Miata | Laurel |
Year Released | 1993 | 1989 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1839 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 983 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2680 mm |