1955 Fiat 600 vs. 1995 Nissan Serena
To start off, 1995 Nissan Serena is newer by 40 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Nissan Serena is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan Serena (97 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 600. (22 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan Serena should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Serena weights approximately 685 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, 1995 Nissan Serena (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 600. (39 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan Serena will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Fiat 600 | 1995 Nissan Serena | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | 600 | Serena |
Year Released | 1955 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 633 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 39 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2740 mm |