1978 Nissan Cherry vs. 2007 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2007 SsangYong Rexton is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Cherry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Cherry would be higher. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 SsangYong Rexton (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 1132 kg more than 1978 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, 2007 SsangYong Rexton (250 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Cherry. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Nissan Cherry | 2007 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Nissan | SsangYong |
| Model | Cherry | Rexton |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2007 |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1902 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2830 mm |
