1962 Fiat 500 vs. 2013 Nissan Juke
To start off, 2013 Nissan Juke is newer by 51 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 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Juke is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Juke (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Juke should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Juke weights approximately 945 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.
Because 2013 Nissan Juke is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1962 Fiat 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Juke will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Nissan Juke (240 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Juke will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fiat 500 | 2013 Nissan Juke | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 500 | Juke |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 485 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4125 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 45 L |
