1950 Fiat 1500 vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1981 Nissan Laurel is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Laurel (85 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1950 Fiat 1500. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1950 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 10 kg more than 1950 Fiat 1500. 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. 1981 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1950 Fiat 1500 has manual transmission. 1950 Fiat 1500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Fiat 1500 | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | 1500 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1950 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2410 mm |