1957 Fiat 500 vs. 1970 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1970 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Nissan Bluebird (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 435 kg more than 1957 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Nissan Bluebird (103 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1970 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fiat 500 | 1970 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 500 | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2430 mm |
