1972 Nissan Cherry vs. 1968 Simca 1200S
To start off, 1972 Nissan Cherry is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Simca 1200S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Simca 1200S would be higher. At 1,204 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Simca 1200S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Simca 1200S (79 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1972 Nissan Cherry. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Simca 1200S should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Simca 1200S weights approximately 160 kg more than 1972 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 Simca 1200S (105 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan Cherry. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Simca 1200S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Nissan Cherry | 1968 Simca 1200S | |
| Make | Nissan | Simca |
| Model | Cherry | 1200S |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1171 cc | 1204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2240 mm |
