1974 Nissan Cherry vs. 2010 Mazda 5
To start off, 2010 Mazda 5 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Nissan Cherry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Nissan Cherry would be higher. At 2,300 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mazda 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda 5 (153 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1974 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda 5 should accelerate faster than 1974 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda 5 weights approximately 898 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, 2010 Mazda 5 (200 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Nissan Cherry. (81 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Nissan Cherry | 2010 Mazda 5 | |
| Make | Nissan | Mazda |
| Model | Cherry | 5 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1578 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3620 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1753 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1631 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2751 mm |
