1971 Fiat 124 vs. 1992 Nissan Vanette
To start off, 1992 Nissan Vanette is newer by 21 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 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Nissan Vanette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Nissan Vanette (86 HP) has 27 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 124. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Nissan Vanette should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Nissan Vanette weights approximately 500 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, 1992 Nissan Vanette (148 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1992 Nissan Vanette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 124 | 1992 Nissan Vanette | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | 124 | Vanette |
Year Released | 1971 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 86 HP |
Torque | 87 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2080 mm |