1980 Lancia Delta vs. 1978 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1980 Lancia Delta is newer by 2 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 1,929 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Lancia Delta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lancia Delta (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lancia Delta should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lancia Delta weights approximately 330 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, 1980 Lancia Delta (172 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Cherry. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Lancia Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Lancia Delta | 1978 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Lancia | Nissan |
| Model | Delta | Cherry |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1978 |
| Engine Size | 1929 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2400 mm |
