1981 Austin Maxi vs. 1981 Nissan Cherry
To start off, both 1981 Austin Maxi and 1981 Nissan Cherry were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,747 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Austin Maxi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Austin Maxi (91 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Cherry. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Austin Maxi should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Austin Maxi weights approximately 160 kg more than 1981 Nissan Cherry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1981 Austin Maxi (141 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Cherry. (96 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1981 Austin Maxi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Cherry. 1981 Nissan Cherry has automatic transmission and 1981 Austin Maxi has manual transmission. 1981 Austin Maxi will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Nissan Cherry will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1981 Austin Maxi | 1981 Nissan Cherry | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | Maxi | Cherry |
Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1270 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 96 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2400 mm |