1972 Nissan Cherry vs. 2013 BMW X5
To start off, 2013 BMW X5 is newer by 41 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW X5 (261 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1972 Nissan Cherry. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW X5 weights approximately 1660 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, 2013 BMW X5 (576 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 481 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan Cherry. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Nissan Cherry | 2013 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | Cherry | X5 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1171 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 2355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4857 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 2197 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1776 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2933 mm |
