1971 Fiat 125 vs. 1997 Nissan Laurel

To start off, 1997 Nissan Laurel is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 125 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Nissan Laurel (153 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 430 kg more than 1971 Fiat 125. 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, 1997 Nissan Laurel (190 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 125. 1997 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1971 Fiat 125 has manual transmission. 1971 Fiat 125 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1971 Fiat 125 1997 Nissan Laurel
Make Fiat Nissan
Model 125 Laurel
Year Released 1971 1997
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1608 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 90 HP 153 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 131 Nm 190 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 960 kg 1390 kg
Vehicle Length 4230 mm 4770 mm
Vehicle Width 1610 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2430 mm 2730 mm


 

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