1972 Fiat 850 vs. 1993 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1993 Nissan Laurel is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 2,825 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Nissan Laurel (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 850.
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, 1993 Nissan Laurel (179 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 850 | 1993 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | 850 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1972 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 2825 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2730 mm |