1981 Nissan Cherry vs. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Cherry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Cherry would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 1779 kg more than 1981 Nissan Cherry.
Because 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Cherry, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom (720 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 597 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Cherry. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Cherry. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom has automatic transmission and 1981 Nissan Cherry has manual transmission. 1981 Nissan Cherry will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1981 Nissan Cherry | 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
Make | Nissan | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Cherry | Phantom |
Year Released | 1981 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5350 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 720 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 2629 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 5612 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1987 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1598 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 3320 mm |