1988 Fiat 126 vs. 1989 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1989 Nissan Laurel is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Laurel (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1988 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1988 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 582 kg more than 1988 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, 1989 Nissan Laurel (171 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Fiat 126 | 1989 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | 126 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1988 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 703 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 648 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2680 mm |