1966 Datsun 1000 vs. 1958 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1966 Datsun 1000 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,395 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Datsun 1000 (61 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 1400. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Datsun 1000 should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 540 kg more than 1966 Datsun 1000.
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, 1958 Fiat 1400 (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Datsun 1000. (84 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1958 Fiat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Datsun 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Datsun 1000 | 1958 Fiat 1400 | |
| Make | Datsun | Fiat |
| Model | 1000 | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 1395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 59 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2660 mm |
