1992 Rover 216 vs. 1978 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1992 Rover 216 is newer by 14 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 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Rover 216 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Rover 216 (122 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Cherry. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Rover 216 should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Rover 216 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1978 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 Rover 216 (140 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Cherry. (102 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1992 Rover 216 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Cherry. 1978 Nissan Cherry has automatic transmission and 1992 Rover 216 has manual transmission. 1992 Rover 216 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:
1992 Rover 216 | 1978 Nissan Cherry | |
Make | Rover | Nissan |
Model | 216 | Cherry |
Year Released | 1992 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2400 mm |