1959 Fiat 1200 vs. 2006 Nissan 1400
To start off, 2006 Nissan 1400 is newer by 47 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 1,397 cc, 2006 Nissan 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan 1400 (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1200. (62 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan 1400 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan 1400 weights approximately 675 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, 2006 Nissan 1400 (97 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1200. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1200 | 2006 Nissan 1400 | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 1200 | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 1397 cc |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 146 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 45 L |
