1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 2010 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2010 Nissan 370Z is newer by 51 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan 370Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan 370Z (350 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (79 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan 370Z 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, 2010 Nissan 370Z (374 Nm) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (109 Nm). This means 2010 Nissan 370Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1500 | 2010 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 1500 | 370Z |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1481 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4427 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1316 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2550 mm |
