1980 Fiat 126 vs. 1999 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1999 Nissan Laurel is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan Laurel (153 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1980 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1980 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 805 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, 1999 Nissan Laurel (190 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Fiat 126. 1999 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1980 Fiat 126 has manual transmission. 1980 Fiat 126 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Fiat 126 | 1999 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 126 | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2730 mm |
