1996 Hyundai Lantra vs. 1972 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1996 Hyundai Lantra is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Nissan Cherry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Nissan Cherry would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Hyundai Lantra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Hyundai Lantra (112 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1972 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Hyundai Lantra should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Hyundai Lantra weights approximately 430 kg more than 1972 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, 1996 Hyundai Lantra (141 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan Cherry. (81 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Hyundai Lantra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Hyundai Lantra | 1972 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
| Model | Lantra | Cherry |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2340 mm |
