1956 Fiat 1100 vs. 1970 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1970 Nissan Sunny is newer by 14 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 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Fiat 1100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Fiat 1100 (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1970 Nissan Sunny. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Fiat 1100 should accelerate faster than 1970 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1970 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Nissan Sunny (75 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1970 Nissan Sunny will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Fiat 1100 | 1970 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 1100 | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2290 mm |
