1968 Chevrolet Chevelle vs. 1973 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1973 Nissan Cherry is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle would be higher. At 3,768 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle (140 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle weights approximately 821 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, 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle (298 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Cherry. (81 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle | 1973 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Chevelle | Cherry |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3768 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1501 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2340 mm |
