1953 Fiat 1400 vs. 1979 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1979 Nissan Cherry is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,395 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Nissan Cherry (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Cherry should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1979 Nissan Cherry.
Let's talk about torque, 1953 Fiat 1400 (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Cherry. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1953 Fiat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Fiat 1400 | 1979 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 1400 | Cherry |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1979 |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2400 mm |
