1992 Fiat Cinquecento vs. 1978 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1992 Fiat Cinquecento is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Cherry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Cherry would be higher. At 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Nissan Cherry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Nissan Cherry (70 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1992 Fiat Cinquecento. (32 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Nissan Cherry should accelerate faster than 1992 Fiat Cinquecento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Nissan Cherry weights approximately 205 kg more than 1992 Fiat Cinquecento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1978 Nissan Cherry (102 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Fiat Cinquecento. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Nissan Cherry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Fiat Cinquecento. 1978 Nissan Cherry has automatic transmission and 1992 Fiat Cinquecento has manual transmission. 1992 Fiat Cinquecento will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Nissan Cherry will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Fiat Cinquecento | 1978 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Cinquecento | Cherry |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 704 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 32 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3230 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2400 mm |
