1971 Nissan Cherry vs. 2006 Opel Vectra
To start off, 2006 Opel Vectra is newer by 35 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 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Opel Vectra (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Cherry. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Opel Vectra should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Opel Vectra weights approximately 910 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, 2006 Opel Vectra (281 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Cherry. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 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 | 2006 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Nissan | Opel |
| Model | Cherry | Vectra |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1171 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2840 mm |
