1966 Fiat 500 vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1981 Nissan Laurel is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat 500 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 63 more horse power than 1966 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 670 kg more than 1966 Fiat 500. 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, 1981 Nissan Laurel (167 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 500. 1981 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1966 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1966 Fiat 500 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:
1966 Fiat 500 | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | 500 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1966 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 36 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2410 mm |