2002 Honda Vamos vs. 1971 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2002 Honda Vamos is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 1,815 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Nissan Laurel (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2002 Honda Vamos. (46 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Vamos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 50 kg more than 2002 Honda Vamos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1971 Nissan Laurel (155 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Vamos. (149 Nm). This means 1971 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Vamos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Vamos | 1971 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Vamos | Laurel |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1815 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 46 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2630 mm |
