1997 Subaru Justy vs. 1978 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1997 Subaru Justy is newer by 19 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 1997 Subaru Justy. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Nissan Cherry should accelerate faster than 1997 Subaru Justy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Nissan Cherry weights approximately 10 kg more than 1997 Subaru Justy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Subaru Justy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Nissan Cherry. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Subaru Justy will offer significantly more control. 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, 1978 Nissan Cherry (102 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Subaru Justy. (99 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Nissan Cherry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Subaru Justy. 1978 Nissan Cherry has automatic transmission and 1997 Subaru Justy has manual transmission. 1997 Subaru Justy 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:
1997 Subaru Justy | 1978 Nissan Cherry | |
Make | Subaru | Nissan |
Model | Justy | Cherry |
Year Released | 1997 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 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 | 99 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2400 mm |