1963 Fiat 1500 vs. 2011 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2011 Nissan Frontier is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 3,953 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Frontier (257 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1963 Fiat 1500. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1963 Fiat 1500.
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, 2011 Nissan Frontier (281 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat 1500. (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Fiat 1500 | 2011 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | 1500 | Frontier |
Year Released | 1963 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1481 cc | 3953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 257 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1860 mm |