1969 Fiat 500 vs. 2007 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2007 Nissan Frontier is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,487 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Frontier (152 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 1050 kg more than 1969 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 Fiat 500 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Fiat 500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Frontier, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Frontier (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 500 | 2007 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 500 | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 2487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 80 L |
