1980 Fiat 126 vs. 1971 Nissan President
To start off, 1980 Fiat 126 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Nissan President (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1980 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1980 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Nissan President weights approximately 1020 kg more than 1980 Fiat 126. 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, 1971 Nissan President (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Fiat 126 | 1971 Nissan President | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | 126 | President |
Year Released | 1980 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 2974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 24 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 42 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2860 mm |