1959 Fiat 1200 vs. 1984 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1984 Nissan Leopard is newer by 25 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 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Leopard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Leopard (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1200. (53 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 180 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, 1984 Nissan Leopard (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1200. (81 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1200 | 1984 Nissan Leopard | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 1200 | Leopard |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2630 mm |
