1972 Fiat 125 vs. 1984 Nissan Santana

To start off, 1984 Nissan Santana is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 125 would be higher. At 1,994 cc (5 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Santana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Santana (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Santana should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Santana weights approximately 185 kg more than 1972 Fiat 125. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1972 Fiat 125 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 1972 Fiat 125. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Santana, 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, 1984 Nissan Santana (152 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 125.

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