2005 Fiat Seicento vs. 1974 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 2005 Fiat Seicento is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Nissan Cherry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Nissan Cherry would be higher. At 1,116 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Fiat Seicento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Fiat Seicento (53 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1974 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Seicento should accelerate faster than 1974 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Seicento weights approximately 50 kg more than 1974 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, 2005 Fiat Seicento (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Nissan Cherry. (81 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Fiat Seicento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Seicento | 1974 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Seicento | Cherry |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1116 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2340 mm |
