1970 Nissan Cherry vs. 1995 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1995 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Nissan Cherry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Nissan Cherry would be higher. At 3,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Vauxhall Carlton (355 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 311 more horse power than 1970 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1970 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 920 kg more than 1970 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, 1995 Vauxhall Carlton (531 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 450 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Nissan Cherry. (81 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Nissan Cherry | 1995 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Nissan | Vauxhall |
| Model | Cherry | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 3638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 531 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3620 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2740 mm |
