2009 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1975 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Cherry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Cherry would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Cherry. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 2009 kg more than 1975 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, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Cherry. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Discovery | 1975 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | Discovery | Cherry |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1975 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4394 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 425 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2704 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2340 mm |
