1959 Fiat 1800 vs. 2011 Nissan Titan

To start off, 2011 Nissan Titan is newer by 52 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 5,598 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Titan (313 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1800. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1800.

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, 2011 Nissan Titan (385 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1800. (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1800. 2011 Nissan Titan 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. 2011 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1959 Fiat 1800 2011 Nissan Titan
Make Fiat Nissan
Model 1800 Titan
Year Released 1959 2011
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1796 cc 5598 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 86 HP 313 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 142 Nm 385 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3400 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 8.8:1 9.8:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 6 seats
Vehicle Width 1630 mm 2030 mm


 

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