1977 Fiat 132 vs. 1977 Nissan Laurel
To start off, both 1977 Fiat 132 and 1977 Nissan Laurel were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,753 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Nissan Laurel (129 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 132. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 60 kg more than 1977 Fiat 132. 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 Laurel (221 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 132. (148 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1977 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 132.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Fiat 132 | 1977 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | 132 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2445 cc | 2753 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2680 mm |