1971 Fiat 124 vs. 2005 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, 2005 Nissan Hardbody is newer by 34 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 2,389 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Hardbody is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Hardbody (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 124. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Hardbody should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Hardbody weights approximately 446 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, 2005 Nissan Hardbody (208 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Hardbody will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 124 | 2005 Nissan Hardbody | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | 124 | Hardbody |
Year Released | 1971 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 2389 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 89 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 1358 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 90 L |