1979 Fiat 127 vs. 2005 Nissan Pickup
To start off, 2005 Nissan Pickup is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Fiat 127. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Fiat 127 would be higher. At 2,491 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Pickup is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Pickup (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 127. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Pickup should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 1417 kg more than 1979 Fiat 127. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Nissan Pickup is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Fiat 127. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Pickup will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Nissan Pickup (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 127. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Pickup will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 127.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Fiat 127 | 2005 Nissan Pickup | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 127 | Pickup |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.7 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 2122 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 3210 mm |
