2005 Toyota Tazz vs. 1977 Nissan Laurel

To start off, 2005 Toyota Tazz is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Nissan Laurel (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Tazz. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Tazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 155 kg more than 2005 Toyota Tazz. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1977 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 1977 Nissan Laurel. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tazz, 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, 1977 Nissan Laurel (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Tazz. (104 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1977 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Tazz. 1977 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 2005 Toyota Tazz has manual transmission. 2005 Toyota Tazz will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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