1971 Nissan Cherry vs. 2000 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2000 Renault Laguna is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Nissan Cherry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Nissan Cherry would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Renault Laguna (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Renault Laguna weights approximately 621 kg more than 1971 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, 2000 Renault Laguna (151 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Cherry. (81 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Nissan Cherry | 2000 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Nissan | Renault |
| Model | Cherry | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 684 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3620 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2750 mm |
