1988 Fiat Tipo vs. 1988 Nissan Vanette
To start off, both 1988 Fiat Tipo and 1988 Nissan Vanette were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Nissan Vanette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Nissan Vanette (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1988 Fiat Tipo. (57 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Nissan Vanette should accelerate faster than 1988 Fiat Tipo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Nissan Vanette weights approximately 400 kg more than 1988 Fiat Tipo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 Nissan Vanette 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 1988 Nissan Vanette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Fiat Tipo, 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, 1988 Nissan Vanette (148 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Fiat Tipo. (98 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1988 Nissan Vanette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Fiat Tipo.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Fiat Tipo | 1988 Nissan Vanette | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | Tipo | Vanette |
Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1695 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2080 mm |