1999 Ford Laser vs. 1999 Honda HR-V
To start off, both 1999 Ford Laser and 1999 Honda HR-V were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,672 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Honda HR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda HR-V (113 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1999 Ford Laser. (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda HR-V should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Laser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda HR-V weights approximately 5 kg more than 1999 Ford Laser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1999 Ford Laser (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda HR-V. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Laser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Laser | 1999 Honda HR-V | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Laser | HR-V |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1672 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2360 mm |
