1957 Fiat 500 vs. 2009 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2009 Nissan Armada is newer by 52 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 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1090 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.
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. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 498 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 500. 2009 Nissan Armada has automatic transmission and 1957 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1957 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fiat 500 | 2009 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 500 | Armada |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 106 L |
