1970 Daihatsu Fellow vs. 1970 Datsun 100A Cherry
To start off, both 1970 Daihatsu Fellow and 1970 Datsun 100A Cherry were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 988 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Datsun 100A Cherry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Datsun 100A Cherry (58 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. (38 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Datsun 100A Cherry should accelerate faster than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Datsun 100A Cherry weights approximately 180 kg more than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. 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, 1970 Datsun 100A Cherry (81 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. (40 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1970 Datsun 100A Cherry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Daihatsu Fellow | 1970 Datsun 100A Cherry | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Datsun |
| Model | Fellow | 100A Cherry |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 59 mm | 59 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 465 kg | 645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 36 L |
