1963 Fiat 500 vs. 1973 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1973 Nissan Cherry is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 988 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Nissan Cherry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Nissan Cherry (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1963 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Nissan Cherry should accelerate faster than 1963 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Nissan Cherry weights approximately 140 kg more than 1963 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Nissan Cherry (81 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan Cherry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Fiat 500 | 1973 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 500 | Cherry |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2340 mm |
