1971 Nissan Cherry vs. 1971 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, both 1971 Nissan Cherry and 1971 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,583 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia (49 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia weights approximately 186 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia (108 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Cherry. (81 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Nissan Cherry | 1971 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
| Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
| Model | Cherry | Karmann-Ghia |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 1583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 684 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3620 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2430 mm |
