2007 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2008 Fiat 500
To start off, 2008 Fiat 500 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Pathfinder would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 2008 Fiat 500. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 1310 kg more than 2008 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, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder (391 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat 500. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Pathfinder | 2008 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Nissan | Fiat |
| Model | Pathfinder | 500 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3954 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 35 L |
