1957 Fiat 600 vs. 1972 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1972 Nissan Cherry is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 987 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Nissan Cherry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Nissan Cherry (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Nissan Cherry should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Fiat 600 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1972 Nissan Cherry.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Nissan Cherry (81 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 600. (41 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Nissan Cherry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fiat 600 | 1972 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 600 | Cherry |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 633 cc | 987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2340 mm |
