1969 Fiat 124 vs. 1969 Nissan Laurel
To start off, both 1969 Fiat 124 and 1969 Nissan Laurel were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,813 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Nissan Laurel (85 HP) has 26 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 124. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 80 kg more than 1969 Fiat 124. 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, 1969 Nissan Laurel (155 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1969 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Fiat 124 | 1969 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | 124 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1813 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 85 HP |
Torque | 87 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2630 mm |