1961 Fiat 500 vs. 1975 Nissan 260 ZX
To start off, 1975 Nissan 260 ZX is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,565 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Nissan 260 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Nissan 260 ZX (124 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Nissan 260 ZX should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan 260 ZX weights approximately 620 kg more than 1961 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, 1975 Nissan 260 ZX (189 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1975 Nissan 260 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 500 | 1975 Nissan 260 ZX | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 500 | 260 ZX |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 2565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2610 mm |
