1979 Ferrari 308 vs. 1979 Nissan Cherry
To start off, both 1979 Ferrari 308 and 1979 Nissan Cherry were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 595 kg more than 1979 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, 1979 Ferrari 308 (283 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Cherry. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ferrari 308 | 1979 Nissan Cherry | |
Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
Model | 308 | Cherry |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 283 Nm | 65 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2400 mm |