1971 Fiat 125 vs. 2009 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2009 Nissan Patrol is newer by 38 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 4,759 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Patrol (254 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1425 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, 2009 Nissan Patrol (426 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 125.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 125 | 2009 Nissan Patrol | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | 125 | Patrol |
Year Released | 1971 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 4759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 426 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 102 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 2385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2980 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 135 L |