1972 Fiat 126 vs. 1973 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1973 Nissan Laurel is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 2,565 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Nissan Laurel (118 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 615 kg more than 1972 Fiat 126. 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, 1973 Nissan Laurel (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 126 | 1973 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | 126 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1972 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 2565 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 24 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 42 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2680 mm |