1980 BMW M5 vs. 1979 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1980 BMW M5 is newer by 1 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 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW M5 (218 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 BMW M5 weights approximately 621 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, 1980 BMW M5 (304 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Cherry. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 BMW M5 | 1979 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | M5 | Cherry |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1979 |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1391 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2400 mm |
