1959 Fiat 1100 vs. 1979 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1979 Nissan Cherry is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 1100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Nissan Cherry (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1100. (43 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Cherry should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1979 Nissan Cherry.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Fiat 1100 (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Cherry. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Fiat 1100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1100 | 1979 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 1100 | Cherry |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1979 |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2400 mm |
