1956 Fiat 1400 vs. 2011 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2011 Nissan Frontier is newer by 55 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 3,952 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1400. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1400.
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, 2011 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 1400. 2011 Nissan Frontier has automatic transmission and 1956 Fiat 1400 has manual transmission. 1956 Fiat 1400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Nissan Frontier will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Fiat 1400 | 2011 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 1400 | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1394 cc | 3952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |
