1962 Fiat 2300 vs. 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1
To start off, 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat 2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat 2300 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 (543 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 439 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 2300. (104 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Fiat 2300 weights approximately 212 kg more than 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1.
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, 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 (638 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 471 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 2300. (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fiat 2300 | 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 2300 | R 390 GT1 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 543 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 638 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1098 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2730 mm |
