1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 2008 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2008 Nissan Titan is newer by 49 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Titan (317 HP) has 237 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (80 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Titan 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, 2008 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (104 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500. 2008 Nissan Titan 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. 2008 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 1500 | 2008 Nissan Titan | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | 1500 | Titan |
Year Released | 1959 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 5600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 317 HP |
Torque | 104 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.8:1 |
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 | 5710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 106 L |