1959 Fiat 1200 vs. 1996 Nissan Stagea
To start off, 1996 Nissan Stagea is newer by 37 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 2,499 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Nissan Stagea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan Stagea (187 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1200. (53 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Stagea should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Stagea weights approximately 701 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, 1996 Nissan Stagea (234 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1200. (81 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan Stagea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1200. 1996 Nissan Stagea has automatic transmission and 1959 Fiat 1200 has manual transmission. 1959 Fiat 1200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Nissan Stagea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1200 | 1996 Nissan Stagea | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 1200 | Stagea |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1626 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2730 mm |
