1965 Buick Riviera vs. 1975 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1975 Nissan Cherry is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 6,966 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Buick Riviera (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Cherry. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1201 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, 1965 Buick Riviera (603 Nm) has 508 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Cherry. (95 Nm). This means 1965 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Buick Riviera | 1975 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Riviera | Cherry |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6966 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2340 mm |
