1971 Nissan Cherry vs. 2005 Opel Vectra
To start off, 2005 Opel Vectra is newer by 34 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Vectra (99 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Vectra should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Vectra weights approximately 826 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, 2005 Opel Vectra (230 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Cherry. (81 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Nissan Cherry | 2005 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Nissan | Opel |
| Model | Cherry | Vectra |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 684 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3620 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2840 mm |
