1987 Proton Saloon vs. 1978 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1987 Proton Saloon is newer by 9 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 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Nissan Cherry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Nissan Cherry (70 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1987 Proton Saloon. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Nissan Cherry should accelerate faster than 1987 Proton Saloon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Proton Saloon weights approximately 44 kg more than 1978 Nissan Cherry.
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, both vehicles can yield 102 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 1978 Nissan Cherry has automatic transmission and 1987 Proton Saloon has manual transmission. 1987 Proton Saloon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Nissan Cherry will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Proton Saloon | 1978 Nissan Cherry | |
Make | Proton | Nissan |
Model | Saloon | Cherry |
Year Released | 1987 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1299 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2400 mm |