1971 Lancia Fulvia vs. 1981 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1981 Nissan Cherry is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lancia Fulvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lancia Fulvia would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Lancia Fulvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lancia Fulvia (115 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Cherry. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lancia Fulvia should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lancia Fulvia weights approximately 135 kg more than 1981 Nissan Cherry. 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, 1971 Lancia Fulvia (153 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Cherry. (96 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1971 Lancia Fulvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Cherry. 1981 Nissan Cherry has automatic transmission and 1971 Lancia Fulvia has manual transmission. 1971 Lancia Fulvia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Nissan Cherry will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Lancia Fulvia | 1981 Nissan Cherry | |
Make | Lancia | Nissan |
Model | Fulvia | Cherry |
Year Released | 1971 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1270 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 96 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2400 mm |