1970 Fiat 500 vs. 1975 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1975 Nissan Cedric is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,164 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Nissan Cedric (60 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Nissan Cedric should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 885 kg more than 1970 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, 1975 Nissan Cedric (143 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1975 Nissan Cedric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 500 | 1975 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 500 | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 2164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2700 mm |
