1977 Fiat 132 vs. 1989 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1989 Nissan Laurel is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Fiat 132. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Fiat 132 would be higher. At 2,445 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Fiat 132 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Laurel (202 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 132. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 150 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, 1989 Nissan Laurel (264 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 132. (148 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 132. 1989 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1977 Fiat 132 has manual transmission. 1977 Fiat 132 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Fiat 132 | 1989 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | 132 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1977 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2445 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 264 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2680 mm |