1980 Fiat 128 vs. 1965 Nissan President
To start off, 1980 Fiat 128 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Nissan President would be higher. At 3,988 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Nissan President (167 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1980 Fiat 128. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1980 Fiat 128. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Nissan President weights approximately 730 kg more than 1980 Fiat 128. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 Nissan President is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1965 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Fiat 128, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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. 1965 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1980 Fiat 128 has manual transmission. 1980 Fiat 128 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Fiat 128 | 1965 Nissan President | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | 128 | President |
Year Released | 1980 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1116 cc | 3988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1800 mm |