1975 Nissan Cherry vs. 1975 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, both 1975 Nissan Cherry and 1975 Triumph Spitfire were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Triumph Spitfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Triumph Spitfire (56 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Triumph Spitfire should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Triumph Spitfire weights approximately 41 kg more than 1975 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, 1975 Triumph Spitfire (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Cherry. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Triumph Spitfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Nissan Cherry | 1975 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Nissan | Triumph |
| Model | Cherry | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 1492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 774 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2110 mm |
