1954 Fiat 1400 vs. 2008 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2008 Nissan Patrol is newer by 54 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 4,757 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Patrol (254 HP) has 211 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1400. (43 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1255 kg more than 1954 Fiat 1400. 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, 2008 Nissan Patrol (425 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Fiat 1400 | 2008 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 1400 | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 4757 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 254 HP |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 425 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 102 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 2385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2980 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 135 L |
