2001 Honda Integra vs. 1977 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2001 Honda Integra is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda Integra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Integra (160 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Laurel. (55 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Integra should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Laurel.
Because 1977 Nissan Laurel is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1977 Nissan Laurel. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Honda Integra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Honda Integra (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Laurel. (129 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Honda Integra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Integra | 1977 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Integra | Laurel |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2680 mm |
