1969 Fiat 130 vs. 2012 Nissan NP300
To start off, 2012 Nissan NP300 is newer by 43 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 49 more horse power than 2012 Nissan NP300. (112 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan NP300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan NP300 weights approximately 56 kg more than 1969 Fiat 130.
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 Fiat 130 (218 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan NP300. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1969 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan NP300. 1969 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 2012 Nissan NP300 has manual transmission. 2012 Nissan NP300 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 | 2012 Nissan NP300 | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | 130 | NP300 |
Year Released | 1969 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2866 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1474 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |