1961 Fiat 1300 vs. 1975 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1975 Nissan Cherry is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 1300 would be higher. At 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Fiat 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat 1300 (64 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat 1300 should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat 1300 weights approximately 276 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, 1961 Fiat 1300 (93 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Cherry. (81 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1961 Fiat 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 1300 | 1975 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 1300 | Cherry |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2340 mm |
