1999 Daihatsu Naked vs. 1973 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1999 Daihatsu Naked is newer by 26 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 988 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Nissan Cherry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Daihatsu Naked (62 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Daihatsu Naked should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Daihatsu Naked weights approximately 130 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, 1999 Daihatsu Naked (107 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Cherry. (81 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Daihatsu Naked will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Daihatsu Naked | 1973 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Nissan |
| Model | Naked | Cherry |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 659 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 107 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2340 mm |
