1975 AC 428 vs. 1975 Nissan Cherry
To start off, both 1975 AC 428 and 1975 Nissan Cherry were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 AC 428 (298 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 AC 428 weights approximately 656 kg more than 1975 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, 1975 AC 428 (639 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 574 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Cherry. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 AC 428 | 1975 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | AC | Nissan |
| Model | 428 | Cherry |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
| Engine Size | 7003 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 298 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 639 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 774 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2400 mm |
