1973 Nissan Cherry vs. 1973 Volkswagen 1302
To start off, both 1973 Nissan Cherry and 1973 Volkswagen 1302 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,191 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Volkswagen 1302 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Nissan Cherry (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1973 Volkswagen 1302. (34 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Nissan Cherry should accelerate faster than 1973 Volkswagen 1302. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Volkswagen 1302 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1973 Nissan Cherry.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Volkswagen 1302 (84 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Cherry. (81 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Volkswagen 1302 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Nissan Cherry | 1973 Volkswagen 1302 | |
| Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
| Model | Cherry | 1302 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 1191 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3620 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2410 mm |
