1962 Fiat 500 vs. 1976 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1976 Nissan Cedric is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Nissan Cedric (74 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Nissan Cedric should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 816 kg more than 1962 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, 1976 Nissan Cedric (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1976 Nissan Cedric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fiat 500 | 1976 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 500 | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2700 mm |
