1967 Fiat 500 vs. 1999 Nissan C 52
To start off, 1999 Nissan C 52 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Nissan C 52 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan C 52 (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan C 52 should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Nissan C 52 weights approximately 786 kg more than 1967 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, 1999 Nissan C 52 (354 Nm) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 500. (24 Nm). This means 1999 Nissan C 52 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 500. 1999 Nissan C 52 has automatic transmission and 1967 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1967 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Nissan C 52 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat 500 | 1999 Nissan C 52 | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 500 | C 52 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 354 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 1 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 1266 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2830 mm |
