1954 Fiat 1400 vs. 1976 Nissan 260 ZX
To start off, 1976 Nissan 260 ZX is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 2,565 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Nissan 260 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Nissan 260 ZX (124 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1400. (39 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Nissan 260 ZX should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 21 kg more than 1976 Nissan 260 ZX.
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, 1976 Nissan 260 ZX (189 Nm) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1400. (134 Nm). This means 1976 Nissan 260 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Fiat 1400 | 1976 Nissan 260 ZX | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 1400 | 260 ZX |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 2565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1164 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2610 mm |
