1967 Fiat 125 vs. 1983 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1983 Nissan Leopard is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 125 would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Nissan Leopard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Nissan Leopard (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 95 kg more than 1967 Fiat 125. 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, 1983 Nissan Leopard (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 125. 1983 Nissan Leopard has automatic transmission and 1967 Fiat 125 has manual transmission. 1967 Fiat 125 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Nissan Leopard will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat 125 | 1983 Nissan Leopard | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 125 | Leopard |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2630 mm |
