1990 Nissan Santana vs. 2013 Fiat 500

To start off, 2013 Fiat 500 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Nissan Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Nissan Santana would be higher. At 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Nissan Santana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Fiat 500 (101 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1990 Nissan Santana. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Fiat 500 should accelerate faster than 1990 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Fiat 500 weights approximately 36 kg more than 1990 Nissan Santana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1990 Nissan Santana (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Fiat 500. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Nissan Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Fiat 500. 1990 Nissan Santana has automatic transmission and 2013 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 2013 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Nissan Santana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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