1977 Fiat 127 vs. 1985 Nissan Santana

To start off, 1985 Nissan Santana is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Fiat 127. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Fiat 127 would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Nissan Santana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Nissan Santana (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 127. (70 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Nissan Santana should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Nissan Santana weights approximately 299 kg more than 1977 Fiat 127. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1977 Fiat 127 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 1977 Fiat 127. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Nissan Santana, 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, 1985 Nissan Santana (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 127. (83 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1985 Nissan Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 127.

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