2005 Lotus Exige vs. 1972 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 2005 Lotus Exige is newer by 33 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Exige (243 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1972 Nissan Cherry. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lotus Exige weights approximately 235 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, 2005 Lotus Exige (236 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan Cherry. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lotus Exige | 1972 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Lotus | Nissan |
| Model | Exige | Cherry |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 243 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2340 mm |
