1985 Fiat Uno vs. 1978 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1985 Fiat Uno is newer by 7 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 995 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Nissan Cherry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 44 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Nissan Cherry weights approximately 108 kg more than 1985 Fiat Uno.
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, 1985 Fiat Uno (67 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Cherry. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Fiat Uno will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Fiat Uno | 1978 Nissan Cherry | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | Uno | Cherry |
Year Released | 1985 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 903 cc | 995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 67 Nm | 65 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 696 kg | 804 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2400 mm |