2002 Honda Acty vs. 1976 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2002 Honda Acty is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Acty (127 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1976 Nissan Laurel. (98 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Acty should accelerate faster than 1976 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 280 kg more than 2002 Honda Acty.
Because 1976 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 1976 Nissan Laurel. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Acty, 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, 1976 Nissan Laurel (169 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Acty. (139 Nm). This means 1976 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Acty.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Acty | 1976 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Acty | Laurel |
Year Released | 2002 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 660 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 139 Nm | 169 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1120 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2680 mm |