1956 Fiat 1400 vs. 1974 Nissan Fairlady
To start off, 1974 Nissan Fairlady is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Nissan Fairlady is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Nissan Fairlady (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1400. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Nissan Fairlady should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1974 Nissan Fairlady.
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, 1974 Nissan Fairlady (175 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 1400. (134 Nm). This means 1974 Nissan Fairlady will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Fiat 1400 | 1974 Nissan Fairlady | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 1400 | Fairlady |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1900 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2310 mm |
