1973 Fiat 128 vs. 1998 Nissan Pickup
To start off, 1998 Nissan Pickup is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 128. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 128 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Nissan Pickup is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan Pickup (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 128. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Pickup should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 128. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 950 kg more than 1973 Fiat 128. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Nissan Pickup (245 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 128. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan Pickup will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 128.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 128 | 1998 Nissan Pickup | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 128 | Pickup |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1116 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 55.5 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2960 mm |
