1969 Fiat 130 vs. 1981 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1981 Nissan Leopard is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Fiat 130 (161 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Leopard. (134 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Leopard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Fiat 130 weights approximately 234 kg more than 1981 Nissan Leopard. 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 Leopard (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 130. (218 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 130. 1969 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 1981 Nissan Leopard has manual transmission. 1981 Nissan Leopard will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 130 | 1981 Nissan Leopard | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 130 | Leopard |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 2753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1474 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2630 mm |
