2009 Fiat 500 vs. 2010 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, 2010 Nissan Qashqai is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Qashqai is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Qashqai (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2009 Fiat 500. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Qashqai should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Qashqai weights approximately 465 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.
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, 2010 Nissan Qashqai (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat 500. (145 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Qashqai will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat 500 | 2010 Nissan Qashqai | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 500 | Qashqai |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.6:1 | 15.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 191 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.2 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 65 L |
