1985 Holden Barina vs. 1978 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1985 Holden Barina 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, 1985 Holden Barina (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Holden Barina should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Nissan Cherry weights approximately 179 kg more than 1985 Holden Barina.
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 Holden Barina (85 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Cherry. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Holden Barina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Holden Barina | 1978 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Holden | Nissan |
| Model | Barina | Cherry |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 804 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2250 mm | 2400 mm |
