2009 Fiat 500 vs. 2001 Nissan MM
To start off, 2009 Fiat 500 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Nissan MM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Nissan MM would be higher. At 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Nissan MM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Nissan MM (153 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2009 Fiat 500. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Nissan MM should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Nissan MM weights approximately 780 kg more than 2009 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, 2001 Nissan MM (372 Nm) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat 500. (145 Nm). This means 2001 Nissan MM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat 500. 2001 Nissan MM has automatic transmission and 2009 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 2009 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Nissan MM will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat 500 | 2001 Nissan MM | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 500 | MM |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 1530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 106 L |
