1969 Fiat 128 vs. 1995 Nissan President
To start off, 1995 Nissan President is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 128. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 128 would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 128. (54 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 128. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan President weights approximately 1065 kg more than 1969 Fiat 128. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Nissan President is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1969 Fiat 128, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 128. (77 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 128. 1995 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1969 Fiat 128 has manual transmission. 1969 Fiat 128 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Fiat 128 | 1995 Nissan President | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | 128 | President |
Year Released | 1969 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1115 cc | 4494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 394 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3040 mm |