1973 Nissan Cherry vs. 1973 Audi 80
To start off, both 1973 Nissan Cherry and 1973 Audi 80 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Audi 80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Audi 80 (75 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Cherry. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Audi 80 should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Audi 80 weights approximately 217 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 Audi 80 (112 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Cherry. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Audi 80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Nissan Cherry | 1973 Audi 80 | |
| Make | Nissan | Audi |
| Model | Cherry | 80 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1171 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2550 mm |
