1958 Fiat 1200 vs. 1993 Nissan Serena
To start off, 1993 Nissan Serena is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Nissan Serena is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Nissan Serena (96 HP) has 43 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 1200. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan Serena should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan Serena weights approximately 460 kg more than 1958 Fiat 1200. 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, 1993 Nissan Serena (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 1200. (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Nissan Serena will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Fiat 1200 | 1993 Nissan Serena | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 1200 | Serena |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 96 HP |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2740 mm |
