2002 MCC Crossblade vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel

To start off, 2002 MCC Crossblade is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Laurel (96 HP) has 26 more horse power than 2002 MCC Crossblade. (70 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 2002 MCC Crossblade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 388 kg more than 2002 MCC Crossblade. 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, 1981 Nissan Laurel (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 MCC Crossblade. (102 Nm @ 3210 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 MCC Crossblade. 1981 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 2002 MCC Crossblade has manual transmission. 2002 MCC Crossblade will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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