1959 Fiat 600 vs. 1981 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1981 Nissan Cherry is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Cherry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Cherry (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Cherry should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Cherry weights approximately 100 kg more than 1959 Fiat 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Fiat 600 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Fiat 600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Cherry, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1981 Nissan Cherry (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Cherry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 600 | 1981 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 600 | Cherry |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 633 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2400 mm |
