1961 Fiat 1100 vs. 1979 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1979 Nissan Skyline is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Nissan Skyline (106 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 1100. (43 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 320 kg more than 1961 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, 1979 Nissan Skyline (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1979 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 1100 | 1979 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 1100 | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2620 mm |
