1968 Fiat 500 vs. 1975 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1975 Nissan Sunny is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,171 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Nissan Sunny is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Nissan Sunny (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Nissan Sunny should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan Sunny weights approximately 320 kg more than 1968 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, 1975 Nissan Sunny (79 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1975 Nissan Sunny will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 500 | 1975 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 500 | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 497 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2350 mm |
