1973 Fiat 500 vs. 2009 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2009 Nissan X-Trail is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Nissan X-Trail is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan X-Trail (137 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan X-Trail should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 500.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Nissan X-Trail (198 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan X-Trail will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 500 | 2009 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 500 | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 65 L |
