2008 Dacia Logan vs. 1972 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 2008 Dacia Logan is newer by 36 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 1,461 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Dacia Logan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dacia Logan (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1972 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dacia Logan should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dacia Logan weights approximately 600 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, 2008 Dacia Logan (160 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan Cherry. (81 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Dacia Logan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dacia Logan | 1972 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Dacia | Nissan |
| Model | Logan | Cherry |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1461 cc | 987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2340 mm |
