1948 Fiat 1100 vs. 1969 Nissan Fairlady
To start off, 1969 Nissan Fairlady is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Nissan Fairlady is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Nissan Fairlady (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1948 Fiat 1100. (50 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Nissan Fairlady should accelerate faster than 1948 Fiat 1100.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Fiat 1100 | 1969 Nissan Fairlady | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 1100 | Fairlady |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 50 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2310 mm |
