1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 1990 Nissan Pintara

To start off, 1990 Nissan Pintara is newer by 31 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 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Nissan Pintara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Nissan Pintara (111 HP) has 31 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (80 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Pintara should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Nissan Pintara weights approximately 170 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1959 Fiat 1500 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Fiat 1500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Pintara, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Nissan Pintara (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (104 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Nissan Pintara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.

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