1975 Fiat 133 vs. 2002 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2002 Nissan Laurel is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Fiat 133. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Fiat 133 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Nissan Laurel (153 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1975 Fiat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1975 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 700 kg more than 1975 Fiat 133. 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, 2002 Nissan Laurel (190 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Fiat 133. (55 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2002 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Fiat 133 | 2002 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 133 | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2730 mm |
