1998 Fiat Seicento vs. 1973 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1998 Fiat Seicento is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Cherry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Cherry would be higher. At 1,107 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Fiat Seicento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Fiat Seicento (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Fiat Seicento should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Fiat Seicento weights approximately 55 kg more than 1973 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, 1998 Fiat Seicento (86 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Cherry. (81 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Fiat Seicento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Fiat Seicento | 1973 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Seicento | Cherry |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1107 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2340 mm |
