1979 Nissan Cherry vs. 1985 Peugeot 205
To start off, 1985 Peugeot 205 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Nissan Cherry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Nissan Cherry would be higher. At 1,773 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Peugeot 205 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Peugeot 205 (335 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Peugeot 205 should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Peugeot 205 weights approximately 170 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, 1985 Peugeot 205 (400 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Cherry. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Peugeot 205 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Nissan Cherry | 1985 Peugeot 205 | |
| Make | Nissan | Peugeot |
| Model | Cherry | 205 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1985 |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 1773 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2550 mm |
