1972 Fiat 126 vs. 1994 Nissan Crew
To start off, 1994 Nissan Crew is newer by 22 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 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Nissan Crew is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan Crew (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan Crew should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan Crew weights approximately 660 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, 1994 Nissan Crew (176 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Nissan Crew will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 126 | 1994 Nissan Crew | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | 126 | Crew |
Year Released | 1972 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 24 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 42 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2670 mm |