1956 Fiat 600 vs. 1995 Nissan Serena
To start off, 1995 Nissan Serena is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 2,283 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Nissan Serena is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan Serena (74 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan Serena should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Serena weights approximately 760 kg more than 1956 Fiat 600. 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, 1995 Nissan Serena (145 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 600. (41 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan Serena will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Fiat 600 | 1995 Nissan Serena | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 600 | Serena |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 633 cc | 2283 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2740 mm |
