2008 Honda HR-V vs. 1979 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2008 Honda HR-V is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 1,768 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda HR-V weights approximately 117 kg more than 1979 Nissan Laurel.
Because 2008 Honda HR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Nissan Laurel. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda HR-V will offer significantly more control. 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, 1979 Nissan Laurel (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda HR-V. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda HR-V. 1979 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda HR-V has manual transmission. 2008 Honda HR-V will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda HR-V | 1979 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | HR-V | Laurel |
Year Released | 2008 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 97 HP |
Torque | 135 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2680 mm |