1971 Fiat 130 vs. 1995 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 1995 Nissan 300 ZX is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Nissan 300 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan 300 ZX (279 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 130. (138 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 60 kg more than 1971 Fiat 130. 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, 1995 Nissan 300 ZX (376 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 130. (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 130 | 1995 Nissan 300 ZX | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | 130 | 300 ZX |
Year Released | 1971 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2866 cc | 2960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 279 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2580 mm |