1967 Fiat 500 vs. 1972 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1972 Nissan Cherry is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,171 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Nissan Cherry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Nissan Cherry (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Nissan Cherry should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Nissan Cherry weights approximately 215 kg more than 1967 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, 1972 Nissan Cherry (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1972 Nissan Cherry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat 500 | 1972 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 500 | Cherry |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2340 mm |
