1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 1978 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1978 Nissan Skyline is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Nissan Skyline (106 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (79 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1500.
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, 1978 Nissan Skyline (163 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (109 Nm). This means 1978 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 1500 | 1978 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | 1500 | Skyline |
Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1481 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 109 Nm | 163 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2620 mm |