1972 Nissan Cherry vs. 1987 Porsche 924
To start off, 1987 Porsche 924 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Nissan Cherry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Nissan Cherry would be higher. At 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Porsche 924 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Porsche 924 (161 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1972 Nissan Cherry. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Porsche 924 weights approximately 500 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, 1987 Porsche 924 (210 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan Cherry. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Porsche 924 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Nissan Cherry | 1987 Porsche 924 | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | Cherry | 924 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1171 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2410 mm |
