1961 Fiat 1300 vs. 1995 Nissan Serena
To start off, 1995 Nissan Serena is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 1300 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Nissan Serena is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan Serena (97 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 1300. (64 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan Serena should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Serena weights approximately 425 kg more than 1961 Fiat 1300. 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, 1995 Nissan Serena (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 1300. (93 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan Serena will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 1300 | 1995 Nissan Serena | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 1300 | Serena |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2740 mm |
