1985 Fiat 126 vs. 1984 Nissan Prairie

To start off, 1985 Fiat 126 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Prairie. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Prairie would be higher. At 1,487 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Prairie is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Prairie (79 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1985 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Prairie should accelerate faster than 1985 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Prairie weights approximately 387 kg more than 1985 Fiat 126. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1985 Fiat 126 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 1985 Fiat 126. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Prairie, 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. Let's talk about torque, 1984 Nissan Prairie (121 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Prairie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Fiat 126.

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