1977 Fiat X1-9 vs. 1977 Nissan Laurel
To start off, both 1977 Fiat X1-9 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 2,565 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Nissan Laurel (127 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1977 Fiat X1-9. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat X1-9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 322 kg more than 1977 Fiat X1-9. 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 (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat X1-9. (118 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1977 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat X1-9. 1977 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1977 Fiat X1-9 has manual transmission. 1977 Fiat X1-9 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Fiat X1-9 | 1977 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | X1-9 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2565 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 918 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2680 mm |