1945 Fiat 500 vs. 1973 Nissan Fairlady
To start off, 1973 Nissan Fairlady is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Nissan Fairlady is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Nissan Fairlady (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1945 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Nissan Fairlady should accelerate faster than 1945 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Nissan Fairlady weights approximately 460 kg more than 1945 Fiat 500. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1945 Fiat 500 | 1973 Nissan Fairlady | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 500 | Fairlady |
| Year Released | 1945 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 569 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3220 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2310 mm |
