1975 Nissan Cherry vs. 1974 Seat 1430
To start off, 1975 Nissan Cherry is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Seat 1430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Seat 1430 would be higher. At 1,438 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Seat 1430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Seat 1430 (70 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Seat 1430 should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Seat 1430 weights approximately 156 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, 1974 Seat 1430 (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Cherry. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Seat 1430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Nissan Cherry | 1974 Seat 1430 | |
| Make | Nissan | Seat |
| Model | Cherry | 1430 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1974 |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 1438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 774 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2430 mm |
