1959 Fiat 1100 vs. 1982 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1982 Nissan Sunny is newer by 23 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 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Nissan Sunny is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Nissan Sunny (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1100. (43 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Nissan Sunny should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1982 Nissan Sunny.
Let's talk about torque, 1982 Nissan Sunny (124 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1982 Nissan Sunny will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1100 | 1982 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 1100 | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2410 mm |
