1972 Nissan Cherry vs. 1972 Rover 3.5
To start off, both 1972 Nissan Cherry and 1972 Rover 3.5 were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Rover 3.5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Rover 3.5 (150 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1972 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Rover 3.5 should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Rover 3.5 weights approximately 955 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, 1972 Rover 3.5 (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan Cherry. (81 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Rover 3.5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Nissan Cherry | 1972 Rover 3.5 | |
| Make | Nissan | Rover |
| Model | Cherry | 3.5 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 276 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1635 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3620 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2820 mm |
