2012 Smart ForTwo vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2012 Smart ForTwo is newer by 31 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, 2012 Smart ForTwo (71 HP) has 11 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Laurel.
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, 2012 Smart ForTwo (125 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (123 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Smart ForTwo | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Smart | Nissan |
Model | ForTwo | Laurel |
Year Released | 2012 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1000 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 60 HP |
Torque | 125 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | 5-speed automated manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |