1974 Nissan Cherry vs. 2012 BMW 650
To start off, 2012 BMW 650 is newer by 38 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 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 650 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 356 more horse power than 1974 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1974 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 650 weights approximately 1375 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, 2012 BMW 650 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 528 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Nissan Cherry. (81 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Nissan Cherry | 2012 BMW 650 | |
| Make | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | Cherry | 650 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 2055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3620 mm | 4894 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1894 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2855 mm |
