1992 Alfa Romeo 164 vs. 1981 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1992 Alfa Romeo 164 is newer by 11 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. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Alfa Romeo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Alfa Romeo 164 (207 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Cherry. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Alfa Romeo 164 should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Alfa Romeo 164 weights approximately 681 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, 1992 Alfa Romeo 164 (270 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Cherry. (96 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1992 Alfa Romeo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Cherry. 1981 Nissan Cherry has automatic transmission and 1992 Alfa Romeo 164 has manual transmission. 1992 Alfa Romeo 164 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.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Alfa Romeo 164 | 1981 Nissan Cherry | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
Model | 164 | Cherry |
Year Released | 1992 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2959 cc | 1270 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 207 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 96 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2400 mm |