1976 Nissan Cherry vs. 1975 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1976 Nissan Cherry is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Opel Ascona (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1976 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1976 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Opel Ascona weights approximately 232 kg more than 1976 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 Opel Ascona (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Nissan Cherry. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Nissan Cherry | 1975 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Nissan | Opel |
| Model | Cherry | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1975 |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2520 mm |
