1966 Jaguar 420G vs. 1974 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1974 Nissan Cherry is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Jaguar 420G. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Jaguar 420G would be higher. At 4,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Jaguar 420G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Jaguar 420G (255 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1974 Nissan Cherry. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Jaguar 420G should accelerate faster than 1974 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Jaguar 420G weights approximately 1083 kg more than 1974 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, 1966 Jaguar 420G (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Nissan Cherry. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Jaguar 420G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Jaguar 420G | 1974 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
| Model | 420G | Cherry |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4235 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1778 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2340 mm |
