1955 Fiat 600 vs. 1977 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1977 Nissan Laurel is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 2,753 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Nissan Laurel (129 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 600. (22 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 590 kg more than 1955 Fiat 600. 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, 1977 Nissan Laurel (221 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 600. (39 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1977 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Fiat 600 | 1977 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | 600 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1955 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 633 cc | 2753 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 39 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2680 mm |