1961 Fiat 500 vs. 1982 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1982 Nissan Sunny is newer by 21 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 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Nissan Sunny is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Nissan Sunny (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Nissan Sunny should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Nissan Sunny weights approximately 275 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1982 Nissan Sunny (124 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1982 Nissan Sunny will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 500 | 1982 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 500 | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2410 mm |
