1973 Nissan Cherry vs. 1973 NSU 1000
To start off, both 1973 Nissan Cherry and 1973 NSU 1000 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 996 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 NSU 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Nissan Cherry (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1973 NSU 1000. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Nissan Cherry should accelerate faster than 1973 NSU 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Nissan Cherry weights approximately 20 kg more than 1973 NSU 1000. 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 Nissan Cherry (81 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 NSU 1000. (70 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan Cherry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 NSU 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Nissan Cherry | 1973 NSU 1000 | |
| Make | Nissan | NSU |
| Model | Cherry | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3620 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2260 mm |
