1958 Jaguar MK IX vs. 1973 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1973 Nissan Cherry is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Jaguar MK IX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Jaguar MK IX would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Jaguar MK IX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Jaguar MK IX (217 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Cherry. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Jaguar MK IX should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Jaguar MK IX weights approximately 1110 kg more than 1973 Nissan Cherry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Jaguar MK IX (330 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Cherry. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1958 Jaguar MK IX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Jaguar MK IX | 1973 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
| Model | MK IX | Cherry |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3781 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2340 mm |
