1971 Nissan Cherry vs. 2005 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2005 Kia Carnival is newer by 34 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 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Carnival (142 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Carnival should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Carnival weights approximately 1536 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, 2005 Kia Carnival (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Cherry. (81 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Nissan Cherry | 2005 Kia Carnival | |
| Make | Nissan | Kia |
| Model | Cherry | Carnival |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 8800 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 684 kg | 2220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3620 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2910 mm |
