1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 1998 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 1998 Nissan Patrol is newer by 39 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 2,826 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan Patrol (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (79 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Because 1998 Nissan Patrol is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Fiat 1500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Patrol will offer significantly more control. 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, 1998 Nissan Patrol (252 Nm) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (109 Nm). This means 1998 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1500 | 1998 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 1500 | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1481 cc | 2826 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1810 mm |
