1990 Lada Samara vs. 1975 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1990 Lada Samara is newer by 15 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 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Lada Samara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Lada Samara (64 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Cherry. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Lada Samara should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Lada Samara weights approximately 225 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, 1990 Lada Samara (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Cherry. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Lada Samara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Lada Samara | 1975 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Lada | Nissan |
| Model | Samara | Cherry |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2340 mm |
