1979 Fiat 133 vs. 1972 Nissan Fairlady
To start off, 1979 Fiat 133 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Nissan Fairlady. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Nissan Fairlady would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Nissan Fairlady is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Nissan Fairlady (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Nissan Fairlady should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Nissan Fairlady weights approximately 305 kg more than 1979 Fiat 133. 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, 1972 Nissan Fairlady (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1972 Nissan Fairlady will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Fiat 133 | 1972 Nissan Fairlady | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | 133 | Fairlady |
Year Released | 1979 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 843 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2310 mm |