1981 Fiat 126 vs. 1982 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1982 Nissan Laurel is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Nissan Laurel (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1981 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 485 kg more than 1981 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, 1982 Nissan Laurel (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Fiat 126 | 1982 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 126 | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2410 mm |
