1957 Fiat 500 vs. 1981 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1981 Nissan Sunny is newer by 24 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 1,680 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Sunny is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Sunny (53 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Sunny should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Sunny weights approximately 440 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, 1981 Nissan Sunny (104 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Sunny will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fiat 500 | 1981 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 500 | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 1680 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2410 mm |
