1957 Fiat 1400 vs. 1994 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1994 Nissan Sunny is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Nissan Sunny is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan Sunny (75 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 1400. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan Sunny should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1994 Nissan Sunny.
Because 1957 Fiat 1400 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1957 Fiat 1400. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Nissan Sunny, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1994 Nissan Sunny (135 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1994 Nissan Sunny will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fiat 1400 | 1994 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 1400 | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2540 mm |
