1994 Renault Modus vs. 1978 Nissan Laurel

To start off, 1994 Renault Modus is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Renault Modus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Nissan Laurel (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1994 Renault Modus. (90 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1994 Renault Modus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 145 kg more than 1994 Renault Modus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1978 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 1978 Nissan Laurel. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Renault Modus, 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, 1978 Nissan Laurel (147 Nm) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Renault Modus. (104 Nm). This means 1978 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Renault Modus. 1978 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1994 Renault Modus has manual transmission. 1994 Renault Modus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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