2000 Honda Civic vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2000 Honda Civic is newer by 19 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 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Laurel (111 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Civic weights approximately 15 kg more than 1981 Nissan Laurel.
Because 2000 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Nissan Laurel. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic 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, 1981 Nissan Laurel (179 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (140 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda Civic | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Civic | Laurel |
Year Released | 2000 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 2393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2410 mm |