1973 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1973 Nissan Cherry
To start off, both 1973 Alfa Romeo Junior and 1973 Nissan Cherry were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Alfa Romeo Junior is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Alfa Romeo Junior (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Alfa Romeo Junior should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Alfa Romeo Junior weights approximately 290 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 Alfa Romeo Junior (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Cherry. (81 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Alfa Romeo Junior will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Alfa Romeo Junior | 1973 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
| Model | Junior | Cherry |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2340 mm |
