1952 Fiat 1900 vs. 1977 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1977 Nissan Laurel is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Fiat 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Fiat 1900 would be higher. At 2,753 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Nissan Laurel (129 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1952 Fiat 1900. (52 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1952 Fiat 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 115 kg more than 1952 Fiat 1900. 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, 1977 Nissan Laurel (221 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Fiat 1900. (131 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1977 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Fiat 1900.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Fiat 1900 | 1977 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | 1900 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1952 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1901 cc | 2753 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2680 mm |