1976 Nissan Cherry vs. 1976 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 1976 Nissan Cherry and 1976 Volkswagen Polo were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,043 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Volkswagen Polo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Nissan Cherry (44 HP) has 5 more horse power than 1976 Volkswagen Polo. (39 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Nissan Cherry should accelerate faster than 1976 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Nissan Cherry weights approximately 70 kg more than 1976 Volkswagen Polo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Volkswagen Polo (74 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Nissan Cherry. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Nissan Cherry | 1976 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
| Model | Cherry | Polo |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 1043 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 39 HP |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2410 mm |
