1978 Nissan Cherry vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 is newer by 30 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 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche 911 (321 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche 911 weights approximately 625 kg more than 1978 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, 2008 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Cherry. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Nissan Cherry | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | Cherry | 911 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2008 |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 3824 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2360 mm |
