1966 Fiat OT vs. 1973 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1973 Nissan Cherry is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat OT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat OT would be higher. At 1,280 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Fiat OT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Fiat OT (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Fiat OT should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Fiat OT weights approximately 75 kg more than 1973 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, 1966 Fiat OT (134 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Cherry. (81 Nm). This means 1966 Fiat OT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat OT | 1973 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | OT | Cherry |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2340 mm |
