1973 Fiat 124 vs. 1994 Nissan President
To start off, 1994 Nissan President is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan President (267 HP) has 208 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 124. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan President weights approximately 960 kg more than 1973 Fiat 124. 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 President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1994 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 124. 1994 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1973 Fiat 124 has manual transmission. 1973 Fiat 124 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 124 | 1994 Nissan President | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 124 | President |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 4494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 267 HP |
| Torque | 87 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 | 930 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3040 mm |
