1979 Fiat 131 vs. 1984 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 1984 Nissan 300 ZX is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Nissan 300 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan 300 ZX (171 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 131. (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 440 kg more than 1979 Fiat 131. 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, 1984 Nissan 300 ZX (234 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 131. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Fiat 131 | 1984 Nissan 300 ZX | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 131 | 300 ZX |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 2958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2530 mm |
