1958 Fiat 500 vs. 1972 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1972 Nissan Laurel is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,815 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Nissan Laurel (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 540 kg more than 1958 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, 1972 Nissan Laurel (155 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1972 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Fiat 500 | 1972 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | 500 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1958 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 1815 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 14 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 24 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2630 mm |