1971 Nissan Cherry vs. 1999 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1999 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Nissan Cherry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Nissan Cherry would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Pontiac Bonneville (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 1063 kg more than 1971 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, 1999 Pontiac Bonneville (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Cherry. (81 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Nissan Cherry | 1999 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Nissan | Pontiac |
| Model | Cherry | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 684 kg | 1747 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3620 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2810 mm |
