1973 Fiat 130 vs. 1971 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1973 Fiat 130 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 3,236 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Cedric. (118 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 130 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1971 Nissan Cedric. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Cedric. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 130 | 1971 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 130 | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3236 cc | 2565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2700 mm |
