1988 BMW M3 vs. 1973 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1988 BMW M3 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Cherry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Cherry would be higher. At 2,302 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW M3 (192 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW M3 weights approximately 616 kg more than 1973 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, 1988 BMW M3 (230 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Cherry. (81 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW M3 | 1973 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | M3 | Cherry |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2302 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2340 mm |
