1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 1973 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1973 Nissan Laurel is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Nissan Laurel (98 HP) has 18 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (80 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 130 kg more than 1959 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. Let's talk about torque, 1973 Nissan Laurel (163 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (104 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 1500 | 1973 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | 1500 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1959 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 98 HP |
Torque | 104 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2680 mm |