1961 Fiat 500 vs. 2011 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2011 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 50 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 1468 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, 2011 Nissan Pathfinder (390 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 500. 2011 Nissan Pathfinder has automatic transmission and 1961 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1961 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Nissan Pathfinder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 500 | 2011 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 500 | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 2008 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4884 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1829 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2850 mm |
