1971 Fiat 124 vs. 1979 Nissan 260 ZX
To start off, 1979 Nissan 260 ZX is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 2,565 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Nissan 260 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Nissan 260 ZX (124 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 124. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan 260 ZX should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Nissan 260 ZX weights approximately 248 kg more than 1971 Fiat 124. 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, 1979 Nissan 260 ZX (189 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1979 Nissan 260 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 124 | 1979 Nissan 260 ZX | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | 124 | 260 ZX |
Year Released | 1971 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 2565 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 89 Nm | 189 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2610 mm |