1970 Datsun 100A Cherry vs. 1970 Volkswagen 1302
To start off, both 1970 Datsun 100A Cherry and 1970 Volkswagen 1302 were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,285 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Volkswagen 1302 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 Volkswagen 1302. (38 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Datsun 100A Cherry should accelerate faster than 1970 Volkswagen 1302. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Volkswagen 1302 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1970 Datsun 100A Cherry.
Because 1970 Volkswagen 1302 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Volkswagen 1302. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Datsun 100A Cherry, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Volkswagen 1302 (87 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Datsun 100A Cherry. (81 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Volkswagen 1302 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Datsun 100A Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Datsun 100A Cherry | 1970 Volkswagen 1302 | |
| Make | Datsun | Volkswagen |
| Model | 100A Cherry | 1302 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 1285 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.1 mm | 77.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 59 mm | 64 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2410 mm |
