1972 Nissan Cherry vs. 1993 Peugeot 405
To start off, 1993 Peugeot 405 is newer by 21 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 1,578 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Peugeot 405 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Peugeot 405 (92 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1972 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Peugeot 405 should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Peugeot 405 weights approximately 340 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, 1993 Peugeot 405 (134 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan Cherry. (81 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Peugeot 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Nissan Cherry | 1993 Peugeot 405 | |
| Make | Nissan | Peugeot |
| Model | Cherry | 405 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 1578 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 92 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3620 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2680 mm |
