1954 Fiat 1100 vs. 2012 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2012 Nissan Frontier is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Frontier (152 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 822 kg more than 1954 Fiat 1100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Nissan Frontier (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Fiat 1100 | 2012 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 1100 | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1672 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 80 L |
