1976 Fiat 127 vs. 1995 Nissan Serena

To start off, 1995 Nissan Serena is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Fiat 127. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Fiat 127 would be higher. At 2,283 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Nissan Serena is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan Serena (74 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1976 Fiat 127. (44 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan Serena should accelerate faster than 1976 Fiat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Serena weights approximately 805 kg more than 1976 Fiat 127. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1995 Nissan Serena 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 1995 Nissan Serena. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 Fiat 127, 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, 1995 Nissan Serena (145 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Fiat 127. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan Serena will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Fiat 127.

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