2002 Ford Laser vs. 2009 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, 2009 Nissan Qashqai is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Laser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Laser would be higher. Both 2002 Ford Laser and 2009 Nissan Qashqai are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Qashqai (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2002 Ford Laser. (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Qashqai should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Laser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Qashqai weights approximately 327 kg more than 2002 Ford Laser. 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, 2009 Nissan Qashqai (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Laser. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Qashqai will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Laser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Laser | 2009 Nissan Qashqai | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Laser | Qashqai |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1442 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2640 mm |
