1954 Buick 70 vs. 1972 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1972 Nissan Cherry is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 70 would be higher. At 5,274 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Buick 70 (200 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1972 Nissan Cherry. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 70 should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 1288 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, 1954 Buick 70 (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan Cherry. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 70 | 1972 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | 70 | Cherry |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5274 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1983 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2340 mm |
