1956 Fiat 1100 vs. 1979 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1979 Nissan Cedric is newer by 23 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 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Nissan Cedric (74 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Cedric should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 500 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.
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, 1979 Nissan Cedric (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1979 Nissan Cedric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Fiat 1100 | 1979 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 1100 | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2700 mm |
