1968 Fiat 500 vs. 2011 Infiniti G37
To start off, 2011 Infiniti G37 is newer by 43 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Infiniti G37 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Infiniti G37 (330 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 316 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti G37 should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Infiniti G37 weights approximately 1203 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.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2011 Infiniti G37 (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2011 Infiniti G37 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 500 | 2011 Infiniti G37 | |
| Make | Fiat | Infiniti |
| Model | 500 | G37 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 497 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 1683 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4655 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1824 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1394 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 76 L |
