1996 Fiat 131 vs. 1975 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1996 Fiat 131 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Fiat 131 (113 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Fiat 131 should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 325 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Fiat 131 (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Fiat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Fiat 131 | 1975 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | 131 | Cedric |
Year Released | 1996 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2700 mm |