1975 Simca 1307 vs. 1978 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1978 Nissan Cherry is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Simca 1307. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Simca 1307 would be higher. At 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Nissan Cherry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Nissan Cherry (70 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1975 Simca 1307. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Nissan Cherry should accelerate faster than 1975 Simca 1307. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Simca 1307 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1978 Nissan Cherry.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1975 Simca 1307 (107 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Cherry. (102 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1975 Simca 1307 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Cherry. 1978 Nissan Cherry has automatic transmission and 1975 Simca 1307 has manual transmission. 1975 Simca 1307 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Nissan Cherry will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Simca 1307 | 1978 Nissan Cherry | |
Make | Simca | Nissan |
Model | 1307 | Cherry |
Year Released | 1975 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1293 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 107 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2400 mm |