1970 Fiat 124 vs. 1977 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1977 Nissan Laurel is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Fiat 124 (59 HP) has 4 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Laurel. (55 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 270 kg more than 1970 Fiat 124.
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, 1977 Nissan Laurel (129 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1977 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 124. 1977 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1970 Fiat 124 has manual transmission. 1970 Fiat 124 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Fiat 124 | 1977 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | 124 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1970 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 55 HP |
Torque | 87 Nm | 129 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2680 mm |