1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 1997 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1997 Nissan Laurel is newer by 38 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 2,824 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Nissan Laurel (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (79 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan Laurel 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, 1997 Nissan Laurel (182 Nm) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (109 Nm). This means 1997 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500. 1997 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1959 Fiat 1500 has manual transmission. 1959 Fiat 1500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 1500 | 1997 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | 1500 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1959 | 1997 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1481 cc | 2824 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 109 Nm | 182 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2730 mm |