1973 Fiat 132 vs. 1965 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1973 Fiat 132 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 1,754 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Fiat 132 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Fiat 132 (111 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1965 Nissan Cedric. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 132 should accelerate faster than 1965 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 132 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1965 Nissan Cedric. 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, 1973 Fiat 132 (147 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Nissan Cedric. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1973 Fiat 132 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 132 | 1965 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 132 | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1754 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2540 mm |
