1954 Fiat 1100 vs. 1975 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1975 Nissan Cherry is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Fiat 1100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Fiat 1100 (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Fiat 1100 should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 76 kg more than 1975 Nissan Cherry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1954 Fiat 1100 (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Cherry. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1954 Fiat 1100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Fiat 1100 | 1975 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 1100 | Cherry |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1975 |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 774 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2400 mm |
