1979 Fiat Mirafiori vs. 2005 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Fiat Mirafiori. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Fiat Mirafiori would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1979 Fiat Mirafiori. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat Mirafiori. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 956 kg more than 1979 Fiat Mirafiori. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder (359 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat Mirafiori. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat Mirafiori.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Fiat Mirafiori | 2005 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Mirafiori | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.1 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1956 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |
