1966 Fiat OT vs. 1984 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1984 Nissan Laurel is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat OT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat OT would be higher. At 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Laurel (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1966 Fiat OT. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat OT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 315 kg more than 1966 Fiat OT. 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, 1984 Nissan Laurel (162 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat OT. (134 Nm). This means 1984 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat OT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat OT | 1984 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | OT | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2410 mm |
