2000 Lada Tarzan vs. 1980 Nissan Laurel

To start off, 2000 Lada Tarzan is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Nissan Laurel (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2000 Lada Tarzan. (77 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 2000 Lada Tarzan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 95 kg more than 2000 Lada Tarzan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2000 Lada Tarzan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Nissan Laurel. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Lada Tarzan 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, 1980 Nissan Laurel (148 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lada Tarzan. (117 Nm). This means 1980 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lada Tarzan. 2000 Lada Tarzan has automatic transmission and 1980 Nissan Laurel has manual transmission. 1980 Nissan Laurel will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Lada Tarzan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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