1958 Fiat 1400 vs. 2005 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2005 Nissan 350Z is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan 350Z (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 1400. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 281 kg more than 1958 Fiat 1400. 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, 2005 Nissan 350Z (354 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Fiat 1400 | 2005 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 1400 | 350Z |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 354 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 81 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |
