1971 Fiat 500 vs. 1972 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1972 Nissan Sunny is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,171 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Nissan Sunny is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Nissan Sunny (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Nissan Sunny should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Nissan Sunny weights approximately 190 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, 1972 Nissan Sunny (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1972 Nissan Sunny will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 500 | 1972 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 500 | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 497 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2310 mm |
