1977 Fiat 132 vs. 1992 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1992 Nissan Laurel is newer by 15 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Fiat 132 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Fiat 132 (112 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1992 Nissan Laurel. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Fiat 132 should accelerate faster than 1992 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 30 kg more than 1977 Fiat 132.
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 Fiat 132 (157 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Nissan Laurel. (142 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1977 Fiat 132 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Fiat 132 | 1992 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | 132 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1977 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1808 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2680 mm |