2007 Nissan Commercial vs. 1979 Fiat 131
To start off, 2007 Nissan Commercial is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 4,617 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Commercial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Commercial (121 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 131. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Commercial should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 131.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Nissan Commercial (304 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 131. (152 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Commercial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 131. 1979 Fiat 131 has automatic transmission and 2007 Nissan Commercial has manual transmission. 2007 Nissan Commercial will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Fiat 131 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Commercial | 1979 Fiat 131 | |
| Make | Nissan | Fiat |
| Model | Commercial | 131 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4617 cc | 2443 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 121 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5930 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2200 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2500 mm |
