1961 Fiat Berline vs. 1993 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1993 Nissan Laurel is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat Berline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat Berline would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Fiat Berline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Nissan Laurel (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1961 Fiat Berline. (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat Berline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 62 kg more than 1961 Fiat Berline. 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, 1961 Fiat Berline (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Nissan Laurel. (171 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1961 Fiat Berline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Fiat Berline | 1993 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | Berline | Laurel |
Year Released | 1961 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2279 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1332 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2730 mm |