1954 Fiat 1400 vs. 2012 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2012 Nissan 370Z is newer by 58 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan 370Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan 370Z (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 293 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1400. (39 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan 370Z weights approximately 393 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, 2012 Nissan 370Z (366 Nm) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1400. (134 Nm). This means 2012 Nissan 370Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1400. 2012 Nissan 370Z has automatic transmission and 1954 Fiat 1400 has manual transmission. 1954 Fiat 1400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Nissan 370Z will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Fiat 1400 | 2012 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 1400 | 370Z |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1578 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4247 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1326 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2550 mm |
