1967 Fiat 500 vs. 2003 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2003 Nissan X-Trail is newer by 36 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 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Nissan X-Trail is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Nissan X-Trail (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Nissan X-Trail should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Nissan X-Trail weights approximately 780 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.
Because 2003 Nissan X-Trail is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Fiat 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Nissan X-Trail 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, 2003 Nissan X-Trail (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Nissan X-Trail will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat 500 | 2003 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 500 | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 497 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1290 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 60 L |
