1968 Fiat 500 vs. 1980 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 1980 Nissan Patrol is newer by 12 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 3,244 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Nissan Patrol (94 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1565 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.
Because 1980 Nissan Patrol is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Fiat 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Nissan Patrol 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, 1980 Nissan Patrol (215 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1980 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 500 | 1980 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 500 | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 3244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2980 mm |
