1968 Fiat 850 vs. 1971 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1971 Nissan Cherry is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 988 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Nissan Cherry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Fiat 850 (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Fiat 850 should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Fiat 850 weights approximately 31 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 Nissan Cherry (81 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 850. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Nissan Cherry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 850 | 1971 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 850 | Cherry |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2340 mm |
