2005 Honda Jazz vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2005 Honda Jazz is newer by 24 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 2,753 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Laurel (123 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2005 Honda Jazz. (82 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 195 kg more than 2005 Honda Jazz. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 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 1981 Nissan Laurel. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Jazz, 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, 1981 Nissan Laurel (222 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Jazz. (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Jazz | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Jazz | Laurel |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 2753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2410 mm |
