1978 Fiat Ritmo vs. 1981 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1981 Nissan Cherry is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Fiat Ritmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Fiat Ritmo would be higher. At 1,270 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Cherry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 59 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Fiat Ritmo weights approximately 35 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 (96 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat Ritmo. (81 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Cherry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat Ritmo. 1981 Nissan Cherry has automatic transmission and 1978 Fiat Ritmo has manual transmission. 1978 Fiat Ritmo 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:
1978 Fiat Ritmo | 1981 Nissan Cherry | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | Ritmo | Cherry |
Year Released | 1978 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1049 cc | 1270 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 96 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2400 mm |