2002 Honda Acty vs. 1977 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2002 Honda Acty is newer by 25 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Acty (127 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Laurel. (55 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Acty should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 360 kg more than 2002 Honda Acty.
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, 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, 2002 Honda Acty (139 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Laurel. (129 Nm). This means 2002 Honda Acty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Acty | 1977 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Acty | Laurel |
Year Released | 2002 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 660 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 139 Nm | 129 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1200 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2680 mm |