1974 Fiat 131 vs. 1977 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1977 Nissan Laurel is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Fiat 131 (75 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Laurel. (55 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Fiat 131 should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 170 kg more than 1974 Fiat 131.
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, 1977 Nissan Laurel (129 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 131. (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 131. 1977 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1974 Fiat 131 has manual transmission. 1974 Fiat 131 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 131 | 1977 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 131 | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1585 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2680 mm |
