1979 Fiat Campagnola vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1981 Nissan Laurel is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Fiat Campagnola. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Fiat Campagnola would be higher. At 2,445 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Fiat Campagnola is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Laurel (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1979 Fiat Campagnola. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat Campagnola. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Fiat Campagnola weights approximately 750 kg more than 1981 Nissan Laurel.
Because 1979 Fiat Campagnola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Nissan Laurel. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Fiat Campagnola 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, 1981 Nissan Laurel (163 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat Campagnola. (148 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat Campagnola. 1981 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1979 Fiat Campagnola has manual transmission. 1979 Fiat Campagnola will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Fiat Campagnola | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | Campagnola | Laurel |
Year Released | 1979 | 1981 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2445 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2410 mm |