1959 Fiat 1200 vs. 1972 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1972 Nissan Skyline is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 1,483 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Nissan Skyline (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1200. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 75 kg more than 1959 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, 1972 Nissan Skyline (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1200. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1200 | 1972 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 1200 | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1220 cc | 1483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2500 mm |
