1954 Mercedes-Benz 180 vs. 1978 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1978 Nissan Cherry is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180 would be higher. At 1,767 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180 (45 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180 should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180 weights approximately 520 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, 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180 (104 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Cherry. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180 | 1978 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | 180 | Cherry |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1978 |
| Engine Size | 1767 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2400 mm |
