1961 Fiat Berline vs. 1974 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1974 Nissan Cherry is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat Berline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat Berline would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Fiat Berline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat Berline (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1974 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat Berline should accelerate faster than 1974 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat Berline weights approximately 590 kg more than 1974 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 Berline (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Nissan Cherry. (81 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1961 Fiat Berline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat Berline | 1974 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Berline | Cherry |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2340 mm |
