1971 Fiat 127 vs. 1989 Nissan Santana

To start off, 1989 Nissan Santana is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 127. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 127 would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Nissan Santana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Santana (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 127. (48 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Santana should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Santana weights approximately 244 kg more than 1971 Fiat 127. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1989 Nissan Santana (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 127. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 127. 1989 Nissan Santana has automatic transmission and 1971 Fiat 127 has manual transmission. 1971 Fiat 127 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Nissan Santana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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