1956 Fiat 1100 vs. 1960 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 1960 Nissan Patrol is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Nissan Patrol (120 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 950 kg more than 1956 Fiat 1100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Nissan Patrol is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Fiat 1100. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 Nissan Patrol will offer significantly more control. 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, 1960 Nissan Patrol (295 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1960 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Fiat 1100 | 1960 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 1100 | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2510 mm |
