2007 Kia Sportage vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2007 Kia Sportage is newer by 26 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 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Sportage (139 HP) has 79 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sportage weights approximately 444 kg more than 1981 Nissan Laurel. 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, 2007 Kia Sportage (188 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (123 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Laurel. 2007 Kia Sportage has automatic transmission and 1981 Nissan Laurel has manual transmission. 1981 Nissan Laurel will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Kia Sportage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Kia Sportage | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Kia | Nissan |
Model | Sportage | Laurel |
Year Released | 2007 | 1981 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 60 HP |
Torque | 188 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2410 mm |