1962 Fiat 1300 vs. 1994 Nissan President
To start off, 1994 Nissan President is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat 1300 would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 1300. (64 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan President weights approximately 930 kg more than 1962 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, 1994 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 1300. (93 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1994 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 1300. 1994 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1962 Fiat 1300 has manual transmission. 1962 Fiat 1300 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Fiat 1300 | 1994 Nissan President | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | 1300 | President |
Year Released | 1962 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1295 cc | 4494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 394 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3040 mm |