2002 Honda Vamos vs. 1983 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2002 Honda Vamos is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Nissan Laurel (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2002 Honda Vamos. (46 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Vamos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 110 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, 1983 Nissan Laurel (162 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Vamos. (149 Nm). This means 1983 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Vamos. 2002 Honda Vamos has automatic transmission and 1983 Nissan Laurel has manual transmission. 1983 Nissan Laurel will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Vamos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Vamos | 1983 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Vamos | Laurel |
Year Released | 2002 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 46 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 162 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2410 mm |