1972 Fiat 124 vs. 2006 Nissan 1400
To start off, 2006 Nissan 1400 is newer by 34 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 1,747 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Fiat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 124 (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2006 Nissan 1400. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan 1400 weights approximately 609 kg more than 1972 Fiat 124.
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, 1972 Fiat 124 (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan 1400. (97 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 124 | 2006 Nissan 1400 | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | 124 | 1400 |
Year Released | 1972 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1397 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 97 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 146 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |