1996 Fiat 126 vs. 1983 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1996 Fiat 126 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Nissan Laurel (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1996 Fiat 126. (25 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 425 kg more than 1996 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, 1983 Nissan Laurel (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1983 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat 126. 1983 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1996 Fiat 126 has manual transmission. 1996 Fiat 126 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Fiat 126 | 1983 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | 126 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1996 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 704 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 25 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2410 mm |