1970 Nissan President vs. 2010 Fiat Stilo
To start off, 2010 Fiat Stilo is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Nissan President (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2010 Fiat Stilo. (68 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 2010 Fiat Stilo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Nissan President weights approximately 455 kg more than 2010 Fiat Stilo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Nissan President is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Fiat Stilo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Fiat Stilo (255 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Nissan President. (237 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Fiat Stilo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Nissan President | 2010 Fiat Stilo | |
| Make | Nissan | Fiat |
| Model | President | Stilo |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2974 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2610 mm |
