2001 Honda City vs. 1994 Ford Laser
To start off, 2001 Honda City is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Ford Laser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Ford Laser would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Ford Laser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda City (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1994 Ford Laser. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda City should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Laser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Laser weights approximately 65 kg more than 2001 Honda City.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1994 Ford Laser (123 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Laser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda City. 1994 Ford Laser has automatic transmission and 2001 Honda City has manual transmission. 2001 Honda City will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Ford Laser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda City | 1994 Ford Laser | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | City | Laser |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
