1961 Fiat 1100 vs. 2009 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2009 Nissan Navara is newer by 48 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 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Navara (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 1100. (43 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Navara weights approximately 1162 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.
Because 2009 Nissan Navara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1961 Fiat 1100. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Navara will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 1100 | 2009 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 1100 | Navara |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 2032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 80 L |
