1958 Fiat 500 vs. 1973 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1973 Nissan Skyline is newer by 15 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 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Nissan Skyline (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 510 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, 1973 Nissan Skyline (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Fiat 500 | 1973 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 500 | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2520 mm |
