1978 Nissan Cherry vs. 1986 Renault Super 5
To start off, 1986 Renault Super 5 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Cherry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Cherry would be higher. At 995 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Nissan Cherry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Nissan Cherry (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1986 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Nissan Cherry should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Nissan Cherry weights approximately 109 kg more than 1986 Renault Super 5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1986 Renault Super 5 (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Cherry. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Renault Super 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Nissan Cherry | 1986 Renault Super 5 | |
| Make | Nissan | Renault |
| Model | Cherry | Super 5 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 804 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2410 mm |
