2001 Honda City vs. 2001 Ford Laser
To start off, both 2001 Honda City and 2001 Ford Laser were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Ford Laser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Laser (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2001 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Laser should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Laser weights approximately 175 kg more than 2001 Honda City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Ford Laser (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Laser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda City. 2001 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. 2001 Ford Laser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda City | 2001 Ford Laser | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | City | Laser |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2620 mm |
