1971 Fiat 127 vs. 1997 Nissan Crew
To start off, 1997 Nissan Crew is newer by 26 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 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Nissan Crew is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Nissan Crew (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 127. (48 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan Crew should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan Crew weights approximately 410 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.
Because 1997 Nissan Crew is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1997 Nissan Crew. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Fiat 127, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Crew (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 127. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Nissan Crew will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 127.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 127 | 1997 Nissan Crew | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 127 | Crew |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1049 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2670 mm |
