1974 Fiat 131 vs. 1974 Nissan Skyline
To start off, both 1974 Fiat 131 and 1974 Nissan Skyline were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Nissan Skyline (135 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 131. (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 155 kg more than 1974 Fiat 131. 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, 1974 Nissan Skyline (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 131. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 131 | 1974 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 131 | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2650 mm |
