1959 Fiat 1800 vs. 1978 Nissan Stanza
To start off, 1978 Nissan Stanza is newer by 19 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 1,796 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Nissan Stanza (93 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1800. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Nissan Stanza should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1800 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1978 Nissan Stanza.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Nissan Stanza (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1800. (127 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Nissan Stanza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1800 | 1978 Nissan Stanza | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 1800 | Stanza |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2410 mm |
