1979 Fiat 126 vs. 1992 Nissan Pintara

To start off, 1992 Nissan Pintara is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Nissan Pintara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Nissan Pintara (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Nissan Pintara should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Nissan Pintara weights approximately 575 kg more than 1979 Fiat 126. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1979 Fiat 126 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Fiat 126. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Nissan Pintara, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1992 Nissan Pintara (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Nissan Pintara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 126.

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