1961 Fiat Berline vs. 2009 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2009 Nissan 370Z is newer by 48 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 3,697 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan 370Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan 370Z (327 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1961 Fiat Berline. (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster 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, 2009 Nissan 370Z (270 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat Berline. (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan 370Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat Berline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat Berline | 2009 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Berline | 370Z |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 3697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1860 mm |
