1970 Fiat 500 vs. 2008 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2008 Nissan Sentra is newer by 38 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 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Sentra (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Sentra weights approximately 1895 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.
Because 1970 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 1970 Fiat 500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Sentra, 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, 2008 Nissan Sentra (233 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Sentra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 500 | 2008 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 500 | Sentra |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 2405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 55 L |
