1999 Fiat Punto vs. 1978 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1999 Fiat Punto is newer by 21 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 1,242 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Fiat Punto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Fiat Punto (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Fiat Punto should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Fiat Punto weights approximately 90 kg more than 1978 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, 1999 Fiat Punto (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Cherry. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Fiat Punto | 1978 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Punto | Cherry |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1978 |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2400 mm |
