2006 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1972 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 34 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 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1972 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 720 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, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan Cherry. (81 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover Discovery | 1972 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | Discovery | Cherry |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1972 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2720 cc | 987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2340 mm |
