1966 Fiat OT vs. 1989 Nissan Vanette
To start off, 1989 Nissan Vanette is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat OT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat OT would be higher. At 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Nissan Vanette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Vanette (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1966 Fiat OT. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Vanette should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat OT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Vanette weights approximately 679 kg more than 1966 Fiat OT. 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, 1989 Nissan Vanette (148 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat OT. (134 Nm). This means 1989 Nissan Vanette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat OT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat OT | 1989 Nissan Vanette | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | OT | Vanette |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 1434 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2080 mm |
