1977 Fiat 127 vs. 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1
To start off, 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 is newer by 25 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. In terms of performance, 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 (543 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 473 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 127. (70 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 weights approximately 329 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.
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 R 390 GT1 (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 554 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 127. (83 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 127.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Fiat 127 | 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | 127 | R 390 GT1 |
Year Released | 1977 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 543 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 637 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 775 kg | 1104 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2730 mm |