1959 Fiat 1800 vs. 1997 Nissan Presea
To start off, 1997 Nissan Presea is newer by 38 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, 1997 Nissan Presea (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1800. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan Presea should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1800 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1997 Nissan Presea.
Because 1959 Fiat 1800 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Fiat 1800. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Nissan Presea, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1997 Nissan Presea (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1800. (127 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Nissan Presea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 1800 | 1997 Nissan Presea | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | 1800 | Presea |
Year Released | 1959 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2590 mm |