1959 Fiat 1800 vs. 1977 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1977 Nissan Skyline is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1800 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Nissan Skyline (120 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1800. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1800 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1977 Nissan Skyline.
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, 1977 Nissan Skyline (167 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1800. (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1800. 1977 Nissan Skyline has automatic transmission and 1959 Fiat 1800 has manual transmission. 1959 Fiat 1800 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Nissan Skyline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1800 | 1977 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 1800 | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2620 mm |
