1961 Fiat Cabriolet vs. 1994 Nissan 270 R
To start off, 1994 Nissan 270 R is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat Cabriolet would be higher. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan 270 R (270 HP) has 170 more horse power than 1961 Fiat Cabriolet. (100 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan 270 R should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat Cabriolet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan 270 R weights approximately 300 kg more than 1961 Fiat Cabriolet. 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, 1994 Nissan 270 R (344 Nm) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat Cabriolet. (135 Nm). This means 1994 Nissan 270 R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat Cabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Fiat Cabriolet | 1994 Nissan 270 R | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | Cabriolet | 270 R |
Year Released | 1961 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 270 HP |
Torque | 135 Nm | 344 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1300 mm |