1973 Nissan Cherry vs. 2012 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Sharan 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 2,000 cc, 2012 Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Sharan (1,973 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1929 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 1110 kg more than 1973 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, 2012 Volkswagen Sharan (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Cherry. (81 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Nissan Cherry | 2012 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
| Model | Cherry | Sharan |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 1973 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3620 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1904 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2919 mm |
