1961 Fiat 1100 vs. 2001 Nissan Pickup
To start off, 2001 Nissan Pickup is newer by 40 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 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Nissan Pickup is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Nissan Pickup (82 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 1100. (43 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Nissan Pickup should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 575 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, 2001 Nissan Pickup (163 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 Nissan Pickup will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 1100 | 2001 Nissan Pickup | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 1100 | Pickup |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2960 mm |
