1973 Fiat 500 vs. 2011 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2011 Nissan Titan is newer by 38 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 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 299 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 500.
Because 2011 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Fiat 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Titan will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 485 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 500. (37 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 500. 2011 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 1973 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1973 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 500 | 2011 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 500 | Titan |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 37 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 3560 mm |
