1979 Nissan Cherry vs. 1993 Xedos 6
To start off, 1993 Xedos 6 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Nissan Cherry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Nissan Cherry would be higher. At 1,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Xedos 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Xedos 6 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Xedos 6 should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Xedos 6 weights approximately 425 kg more than 1979 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, 1993 Xedos 6 (170 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Cherry. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Xedos 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Nissan Cherry | 1993 Xedos 6 | |
| Make | Nissan | Xedos |
| Model | Cherry | 6 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1993 |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2620 mm |
