1968 Fiat 500 vs. 2007 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, 2007 Nissan Qashqai is newer by 39 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Qashqai is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Qashqai (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Qashqai should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Qashqai weights approximately 905 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 2007 Nissan Qashqai 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, 2007 Nissan Qashqai 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, 2007 Nissan Qashqai (196 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Qashqai will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 500 | 2007 Nissan Qashqai | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 500 | Qashqai |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| 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 | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 65 L |
