1961 Fiat Berline vs. 1988 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1988 Nissan Cedric is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat Berline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat Berline would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat Berline (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1988 Nissan Cedric. (90 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat Berline should accelerate faster than 1988 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 200 kg more than 1961 Fiat Berline.
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, 1961 Fiat Berline (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Nissan Cedric. (173 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1961 Fiat Berline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Fiat Berline | 1988 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | Berline | Cedric |
Year Released | 1961 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2279 cc | 2793 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2740 mm |