1972 Fiat 126 vs. 1977 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1977 Nissan Cedric is newer by 5 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 1,981 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Nissan Cedric (74 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Nissan Cedric should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 770 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, 1977 Nissan Cedric (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Nissan Cedric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 126 | 1977 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 126 | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2700 mm |
