1988 Dodge Spirit vs. 1975 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1988 Dodge Spirit is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Cherry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Cherry would be higher. At 2,213 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Dodge Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Dodge Spirit (150 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Dodge Spirit should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Dodge Spirit weights approximately 632 kg more than 1975 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 Dodge Spirit (244 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Cherry. (81 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Dodge Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Dodge Spirit | 1975 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Spirit | Cherry |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2213 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1316 kg | 684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2340 mm |
