1982 Fiat 131 vs. 1970 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1982 Fiat 131 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Nissan Laurel (93 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1982 Fiat 131. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1982 Fiat 131.
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, 1970 Nissan Laurel (162 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Fiat 131. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Fiat 131 | 1970 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 131 | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1367 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2630 mm |
