2002 Lada 111 vs. 1981 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 2002 Lada 111 is newer by 21 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 1,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Lada 111 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Cherry (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2002 Lada 111. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Cherry should accelerate faster than 2002 Lada 111. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Lada 111 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1981 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, 1981 Nissan Cherry (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lada 111. (115 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Cherry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lada 111. 1981 Nissan Cherry has automatic transmission and 2002 Lada 111 has manual transmission. 2002 Lada 111 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:
| 2002 Lada 111 | 1981 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Lada | Nissan |
| Model | 111 | Cherry |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2400 mm |
