1973 BMW Touring vs. 1974 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1974 Nissan Cherry is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1974 Nissan Cherry. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1974 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 BMW Touring weights approximately 335 kg more than 1974 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, 1973 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Nissan Cherry. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW Touring | 1974 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | Touring | Cherry |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2340 mm |
