2011 Chevrolet Cruze vs. 2002 Ford Laser
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Cruze is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Laser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Laser would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Ford Laser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Cruze (138 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2002 Ford Laser. (105 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Cruze should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Laser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Cruze weights approximately 292 kg more than 2002 Ford Laser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2011 Chevrolet Cruze (200 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Laser. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Cruze will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Laser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Chevrolet Cruze | 2002 Ford Laser | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Cruze | Laser |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1400 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1407 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4597 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1796 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1476 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2685 mm | 2620 mm |
