1970 Fiat 500 vs. 1980 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1980 Nissan Sunny is newer by 10 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 1,171 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Nissan Sunny is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Nissan Sunny weights approximately 350 kg more than 1970 Fiat 500.
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. 1980 Nissan Sunny has automatic transmission and 1970 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1970 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Nissan Sunny will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 500 | 1980 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 500 | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2350 mm |
