1978 Ferrari 400 vs. 1970 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1978 Ferrari 400 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Nissan Cherry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Nissan Cherry would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1978 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 400 (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1970 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1970 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 1150 kg more than 1970 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, 1978 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Nissan Cherry. (81 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ferrari 400 | 1970 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | 400 | Cherry |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2340 mm |
