2002 Honda Torneo vs. 1978 Nissan Laurel

To start off, 2002 Honda Torneo is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Nissan Laurel (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2002 Honda Torneo. (67 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Torneo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 300 kg more than 2002 Honda Torneo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1978 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 1978 Nissan Laurel. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Torneo, 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 Torneo (149 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Laurel. (147 Nm). This means 2002 Honda Torneo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Laurel.

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