1977 Fiat 131 vs. 1987 Nissan Vanette
To start off, 1987 Nissan Vanette is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Nissan Vanette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Fiat 131 (64 HP) has 4 more horse power than 1987 Nissan Vanette. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Fiat 131 should accelerate faster than 1987 Nissan Vanette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Nissan Vanette weights approximately 440 kg more than 1977 Fiat 131.
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, 1987 Nissan Vanette (123 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 131. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Nissan Vanette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Fiat 131 | 1987 Nissan Vanette | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 131 | Vanette |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2080 mm |
