1973 Fiat 132 vs. 1990 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1990 Nissan Laurel is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 132. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 132 would be higher. At 1,808 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Fiat 132 (111 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1990 Nissan Laurel. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 132 should accelerate faster than 1990 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 75 kg more than 1973 Fiat 132.
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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Nissan Laurel. (142 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1973 Fiat 132 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 132 | 1990 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 132 | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1754 cc | 1808 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2680 mm |
