1972 Fiat 124 vs. 1984 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1984 Nissan Cedric is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Cedric (102 HP) has 43 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 124. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Cedric should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 365 kg more than 1972 Fiat 124. 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, 1984 Nissan Cedric (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Cedric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 124 | 1984 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | 124 | Cedric |
Year Released | 1972 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1196 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 102 HP |
Torque | 89 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2740 mm |