1972 Fiat 130 vs. 1998 Nissan President
To start off, 1998 Nissan President is newer by 26 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 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan President weights approximately 318 kg more than 1972 Fiat 130. 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, 1998 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 130. 1998 Nissan President 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. 1998 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 130 | 1998 Nissan President | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 130 | President |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 4494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3040 mm |
