1974 Fiat 124 vs. 1990 Nissan Pintara

To start off, 1990 Nissan Pintara is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Nissan Pintara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Nissan Pintara (111 HP) has 52 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 124. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Pintara should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Nissan Pintara weights approximately 250 kg more than 1974 Fiat 124. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1974 Fiat 124 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Fiat 124. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Pintara, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Nissan Pintara (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1990 Nissan Pintara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 124. 1990 Nissan Pintara has automatic transmission and 1974 Fiat 124 has manual transmission. 1974 Fiat 124 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Nissan Pintara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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