1971 Fiat 500 vs. 1971 Nissan Cedric
To start off, both 1971 Fiat 500 and 1971 Nissan Cedric were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,164 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Nissan Cedric (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Nissan Cedric should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 810 kg more than 1971 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Nissan Cedric (145 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1971 Nissan Cedric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 500 | 1971 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 500 | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 497 cc | 2164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2700 mm |
