1993 Nissan Laurel vs. 1973 Fiat 130
To start off, 1993 Nissan Laurel is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,237 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1993 Nissan Laurel. (148 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1993 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 130 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1993 Nissan Laurel. 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, 1973 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Nissan Laurel. (182 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1973 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Nissan Laurel | 1973 Fiat 130 | |
Make | Nissan | Fiat |
Model | Laurel | 130 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3237 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 182 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2730 mm |