1970 Lancia Fulvia vs. 1996 Nissan President
To start off, 1996 Nissan President is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Lancia Fulvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Lancia Fulvia would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1970 Lancia Fulvia. (112 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1970 Lancia Fulvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan President weights approximately 890 kg more than 1970 Lancia Fulvia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 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 1996 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Lancia Fulvia, 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, 1996 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Lancia Fulvia. (153 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Lancia Fulvia. 1996 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1970 Lancia Fulvia has manual transmission. 1970 Lancia Fulvia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Lancia Fulvia | 1996 Nissan President | |
Make | Lancia | Nissan |
Model | Fulvia | President |
Year Released | 1970 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1584 cc | 4494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 394 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 3040 mm |