1960 Fiat 1100 vs. 1986 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 1986 Nissan 300 ZX is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Nissan 300 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Nissan 300 ZX (171 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 1100. (43 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 590 kg more than 1960 Fiat 1100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1986 Nissan 300 ZX (234 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1986 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fiat 1100 | 1986 Nissan 300 ZX | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 1100 | 300 ZX |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1087 cc | 2960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2530 mm |
