2008 Renault Twingo vs. 1981 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 2008 Renault Twingo is newer by 27 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 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Cherry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Cherry (89 HP) has 15 more horse power than 2008 Renault Twingo. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Cherry should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Twingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Twingo weights approximately 70 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 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Twingo. (105 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Cherry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Twingo. 1981 Nissan Cherry has automatic transmission and 2008 Renault Twingo has manual transmission. 2008 Renault Twingo 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:
2008 Renault Twingo | 1981 Nissan Cherry | |
Make | Renault | Nissan |
Model | Twingo | Cherry |
Year Released | 2008 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1149 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 89 HP |
Torque | 105 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3440 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2400 mm |