2002 MCC ForTwo vs. 1993 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2002 MCC ForTwo is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 2,825 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Nissan Laurel (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2002 MCC ForTwo. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 2002 MCC ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 730 kg more than 2002 MCC ForTwo. 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, 1993 Nissan Laurel (179 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 MCC ForTwo. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 MCC ForTwo. 1993 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 2002 MCC ForTwo has manual transmission. 2002 MCC ForTwo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 MCC ForTwo | 1993 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | MCC | Nissan |
Model | ForTwo | Laurel |
Year Released | 2002 | 1993 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 599 cc | 2825 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1810 mm | 2730 mm |