1977 Fiat 131 vs. 1977 Nissan Cedric
To start off, both 1977 Fiat 131 and 1977 Nissan Cedric were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,981 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Nissan Cedric (74 HP) has 21 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 131. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Nissan Cedric should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 385 kg more than 1977 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, 1977 Nissan Cedric (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1977 Nissan Cedric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Fiat 131 | 1977 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | 131 | Cedric |
Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 94 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2700 mm |