1964 Fiat 500 vs. 2012 Infiniti G37
To start off, 2012 Infiniti G37 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Infiniti G37 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti G37 (330 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 308 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti G37 should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 500.
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, 2012 Infiniti G37 (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti G37 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 500. 2012 Infiniti G37 has automatic transmission and 1964 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1964 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Infiniti G37 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Fiat 500 | 2012 Infiniti G37 | |
| Make | Fiat | Infiniti |
| Model | 500 | G37 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4655 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2850 mm |
