1973 Nissan Cherry vs. 2012 BMW 320
To start off, 2012 BMW 320 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Cherry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Cherry would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 320 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Cherry. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Cherry.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 BMW 320 (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Cherry. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Nissan Cherry | 2012 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | Cherry | 320 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1171 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2810 mm |
