1988 Fiat Tipo vs. 1955 Nissan Sports
To start off, 1988 Fiat Tipo is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Nissan Sports. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Nissan Sports would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Fiat Tipo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Fiat Tipo (115 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1955 Nissan Sports. (18 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Fiat Tipo should accelerate faster than 1955 Nissan Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Fiat Tipo weights approximately 430 kg more than 1955 Nissan Sports. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Fiat Tipo (156 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Nissan Sports. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Fiat Tipo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Nissan Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Fiat Tipo | 1955 Nissan Sports | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Tipo | Sports |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1955 |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 859 cc |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 49 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1370 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2160 mm |
