1974 Fiat 131 vs. 1995 Nissan Crew
To start off, 1995 Nissan Crew is newer by 21 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 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Nissan Crew is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan Crew (129 HP) has 76 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 131. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan Crew should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Crew weights approximately 275 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, 1995 Nissan Crew (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan Crew will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 131 | 1995 Nissan Crew | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 131 | Crew |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 129 HP |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2670 mm |
