1981 Nissan Cherry vs. 2012 BMW X3
To start off, 2012 BMW X3 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Cherry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Cherry would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X3 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Cherry. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X3 weights approximately 965 kg more than 1981 Nissan Cherry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW X3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Nissan Cherry. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X3 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 BMW X3 (380 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Cherry. (96 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Nissan Cherry | 2012 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | Cherry | X3 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1270 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4648 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1881 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1675 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2810 mm |
