1951 Fiat 1400 vs. 1982 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1982 Nissan Skyline is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,809 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Nissan Skyline (93 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1951 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1951 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1982 Nissan Skyline.
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, 1982 Nissan Skyline (149 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1982 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Fiat 1400. 1982 Nissan Skyline has automatic transmission and 1951 Fiat 1400 has manual transmission. 1951 Fiat 1400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Nissan Skyline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Fiat 1400 | 1982 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 1400 | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1393 cc | 1809 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2620 mm |
