2008 Fiat 500 vs. 1985 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 2008 Fiat 500 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 1,486 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Nissan Sunny is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Nissan Sunny (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2008 Fiat 500. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Nissan Sunny should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat 500 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1985 Nissan Sunny.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Nissan Sunny (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat 500. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Nissan Sunny will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat 500 | 1985 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 500 | Sunny |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1486 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 865 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2410 mm |
