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Nissan Cherry Coupe (N10) 1.3 (60 Hp)
Overall Rating
Nissan Cherry:
The Datsun Cherry , known later as the Nissan Cherry, is a series of subcompact cars which formed Nissan's first front-wheel drive supermini model line.
The Nissan Cherry featured the front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout. The Cherry line includes the E10 and F10. Nissan's direct successor was the Nissan Pulsar worldwide.
In Japan, the Cherry was exclusive to Nissan Cherry store locations.
On the UK market, it debuted just before the company's surge in sales, which saw it sell just over 6,000 cars in 1971 and more than 30,000 the following year. Although its successor was launched in 1974, such was the original model's popularity on the UK market that it was not replaced there until 1976....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Coupe (N10) Overview:
Nissan Cherry (Coupe (N10)). A two-door car with a fixed roof, known for its sporty design and dynamic performance. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.3 (60 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offering a slight bump in power, the 1.3L engine provides a marginally more confident driving experience, particularly on open roads, though still far from sporty.
Fuel Economy
Similar to the 1.2L, this engine would have offered decent fuel efficiency for its class, balancing a small power increase with acceptable running costs.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Reliable and durable mechanicals for its era.
- • Economical to run and maintain.
- • Compact and easy to maneuver in urban environments.
Cons:
- • Very basic safety features by modern standards.
- • Modest performance, especially the 1.2L engine.
- • Interior comfort and features are rudimentary.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Hatchback (N10): 1978 - 1981).
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Nissan |
| Model: | Cherry |
| Generation: | Coupe (N10) |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.3 (60 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1981 |
| End of production: | 1982 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Coupe |
| Engine: | |
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| Power: | 60 Hp |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Performance: | |
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| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
If you could change one thing about the Nissan Cherry, what would it be?