1972 Fiat 130 vs. 1984 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1984 Nissan Leopard is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Leopard (213 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 130 weights approximately 202 kg more than 1984 Nissan Leopard.
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, 1984 Nissan Leopard (335 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 130. 1984 Nissan Leopard has automatic transmission and 1972 Fiat 130 has manual transmission. 1972 Fiat 130 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Nissan Leopard will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 130 | 1984 Nissan Leopard | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | 130 | Leopard |
Year Released | 1972 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3238 cc | 2960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 213 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2630 mm |