1972 Nissan Cherry vs. 1972 Steyr Haflinger
To start off, both 1972 Nissan Cherry and 1972 Steyr Haflinger were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 987 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Nissan Cherry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Nissan Cherry (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1972 Steyr Haflinger. (27 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Nissan Cherry should accelerate faster than 1972 Steyr Haflinger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Nissan Cherry weights approximately 26 kg more than 1972 Steyr Haflinger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Nissan Cherry (81 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Steyr Haflinger. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Nissan Cherry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Steyr Haflinger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Nissan Cherry | 1972 Steyr Haflinger | |
| Make | Nissan | Steyr |
| Model | Cherry | Haflinger |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 643 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 654 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3620 mm | 2860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 1510 mm |
