1971 Fiat 125 vs. 1975 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1975 Nissan Cherry is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 125 would be higher. At 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Fiat 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Fiat 125 (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Fiat 125 should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 125 weights approximately 186 kg more than 1975 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 Fiat 125 (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Cherry. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Fiat 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 125 | 1975 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 125 | Cherry |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1975 |
| Engine Size | 1608 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 774 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2400 mm |
