1995 Mazda RX-01 vs. 1994 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 2,614 cc, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda RX-01 (220 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1994 Nissan Laurel. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda RX-01 should accelerate faster than 1994 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 230 kg more than 1995 Mazda RX-01.
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, 1995 Mazda RX-01 (216 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Nissan Laurel. (171 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1995 Mazda RX-01 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Nissan Laurel. 1994 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1995 Mazda RX-01 has manual transmission. 1995 Mazda RX-01 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Mazda RX-01 | 1994 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Mazda | Nissan |
Model | RX-01 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1995 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2614 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2730 mm |