1953 Fiat 1400 vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1981 Nissan Laurel is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Laurel (111 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1400. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1981 Nissan Laurel.
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, 1981 Nissan Laurel (179 Nm) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1400. (134 Nm). This means 1981 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Fiat 1400 | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 1400 | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2410 mm |
