2002 Honda Torneo vs. 1990 Nissan Laurel

To start off, 2002 Honda Torneo is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 1,808 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Nissan Laurel (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2002 Honda Torneo. (67 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Torneo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 330 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 1990 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 1990 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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Nissan Laurel. (142 Nm). This means 2002 Honda Torneo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Nissan Laurel. 2002 Honda Torneo has automatic transmission and 1990 Nissan Laurel has manual transmission. 1990 Nissan Laurel will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Torneo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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