1970 Fiat 500 vs. 1992 Infiniti J30
To start off, 1992 Infiniti J30 is newer by 22 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 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Infiniti J30 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Infiniti J30 (210 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Infiniti J30 should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Infiniti J30 weights approximately 1121 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, 1992 Infiniti J30 (261 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1992 Infiniti J30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 500. 1992 Infiniti J30 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. 1992 Infiniti J30 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 500 | 1992 Infiniti J30 | |
| Make | Fiat | Infiniti |
| Model | 500 | J30 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 2958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 261 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 1601 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2770 mm |
