1979 Nissan Cherry vs. 1979 Simca 1308
To start off, both 1979 Nissan Cherry and 1979 Simca 1308 were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,292 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Simca 1308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Simca 1308 (67 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Simca 1308 should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Simca 1308 weights approximately 270 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 Simca 1308 (107 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Cherry. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Simca 1308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Nissan Cherry | 1979 Simca 1308 | |
| Make | Nissan | Simca |
| Model | Cherry | 1308 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 1292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 107 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2610 mm |
