2000 Mazda Familia vs. 1990 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 1,998 cc, 2000 Mazda Familia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mazda Familia (106 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1990 Nissan Laurel. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1990 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 345 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia.
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, 1990 Nissan Laurel (142 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Mazda Familia | 1990 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Mazda | Nissan |
Model | Familia | Laurel |
Year Released | 2000 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1808 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2680 mm |