2000 MCC ForTwo vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2000 MCC ForTwo 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 71 more horse power than 2000 MCC ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 2000 MCC ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 415 kg more than 2000 MCC ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1981 Nissan Laurel (179 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 MCC ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 MCC ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
2000 MCC ForTwo | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | MCC | Nissan |
Model | ForTwo | Laurel |
Year Released | 2000 | 1981 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 799 cc | 2393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1810 mm | 2410 mm |