1976 Alfa Romeo Sprint vs. 1981 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1981 Nissan Cherry is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Alfa Romeo Sprint. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Alfa Romeo Sprint would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Cherry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Cherry (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1976 Alfa Romeo Sprint. (86 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Cherry should accelerate faster than 1976 Alfa Romeo Sprint. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Alfa Romeo Sprint weights approximately 40 kg more than 1981 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, 1981 Nissan Cherry (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alfa Romeo Sprint. (119 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Cherry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alfa Romeo Sprint. 1981 Nissan Cherry has automatic transmission and 1976 Alfa Romeo Sprint has manual transmission. 1976 Alfa Romeo Sprint will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Nissan Cherry will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Alfa Romeo Sprint | 1981 Nissan Cherry | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
Model | Sprint | Cherry |
Year Released | 1976 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1351 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2400 mm |