1977 Fiat 132 vs. 1999 Nissan Stagea
To start off, 1999 Nissan Stagea is newer by 22 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 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Nissan Stagea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan Stagea (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 132. (112 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan Stagea should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Nissan Stagea weights approximately 290 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, 1999 Nissan Stagea (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 132. (157 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Nissan Stagea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 132. 1999 Nissan Stagea 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. 1999 Nissan Stagea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Fiat 132 | 1999 Nissan Stagea | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | 132 | Stagea |
Year Released | 1977 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2730 mm |