1999 Honda HR-V vs. 1973 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1999 Honda HR-V is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda HR-V (104 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Laurel. (97 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda HR-V should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda HR-V weights approximately 60 kg more than 1973 Nissan Laurel. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda HR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Nissan Laurel. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda HR-V will offer significantly more control. 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, 1973 Nissan Laurel (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda HR-V. (136 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda HR-V | 1973 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | HR-V | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1668 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2680 mm |
