1994 Honda CRX vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1994 Honda CRX is newer by 13 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. In terms of performance, 1994 Honda CRX (125 HP) has 65 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Honda CRX should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 55 kg more than 1994 Honda CRX.
Because 1981 Nissan Laurel is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Nissan Laurel. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Honda CRX, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1994 Honda CRX (141 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (123 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1994 Honda CRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Honda CRX | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | CRX | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2410 mm |
