2008 Fiat 500 vs. 2008 Nissan Versa
To start off, both 2008 Fiat 500 and 2008 Nissan Versa were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Versa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Versa (123 HP) has 69 more horse power than 2008 Fiat 500. (54 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Versa should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Versa weights approximately 1425 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.
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, 2008 Nissan Versa (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat 500. (146 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Versa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat 500 | 2008 Nissan Versa | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 500 | Versa |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 123 HP |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 2405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.2 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 50 L |
