1982 Fiat 126 vs. 1974 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1982 Fiat 126 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Nissan Laurel (97 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1982 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1982 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 535 kg more than 1982 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, 1974 Nissan Laurel (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Fiat 126 | 1974 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 126 | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 169 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 | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2680 mm |
