1955 Fiat 600 vs. 1993 Nissan Presea
To start off, 1993 Nissan Presea is newer by 38 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 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Nissan Presea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Nissan Presea (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan Presea should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan Presea weights approximately 415 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.
Because 1955 Fiat 600 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1955 Fiat 600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Nissan Presea, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1993 Nissan Presea (125 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Nissan Presea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Fiat 600 | 1993 Nissan Presea | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 600 | Presea |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 633 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 19 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3290 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2510 mm |
