1968 Fiat 500 vs. 2005 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2005 Nissan Titan is newer by 37 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 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Titan (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Titan weights approximately 1698 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, 2005 Nissan Titan (514 Nm) has 487 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (27 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 500 | 2005 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 500 | Titan |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 5556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 514 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.5 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 2208 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 106 L |
