1959 Fiat 1100 vs. 1973 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1973 Nissan Skyline is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Nissan Skyline (135 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1100. (43 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 276 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1100. 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, 1973 Nissan Skyline (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1100 | 1973 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 1100 | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1146 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2620 mm |
