1971 Fiat 128 vs. 1992 Nissan 100 NX
To start off, 1992 Nissan 100 NX is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 128. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 128 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Nissan 100 NX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Nissan 100 NX (141 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 128. (66 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Nissan 100 NX should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 128. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Nissan 100 NX weights approximately 320 kg more than 1971 Fiat 128. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Nissan 100 NX (182 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 128. (90 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Nissan 100 NX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 128.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 128 | 1992 Nissan 100 NX | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 128 | 100 NX |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
