1972 Nissan Cherry vs. 1970 Vauxhall Ventora
To start off, 1972 Nissan Cherry is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Vauxhall Ventora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Vauxhall Ventora would be higher. At 3,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Vauxhall Ventora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Vauxhall Ventora (122 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1972 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Vauxhall Ventora should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Vauxhall Ventora weights approximately 498 kg more than 1972 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, 1970 Vauxhall Ventora (241 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan Cherry. (81 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Vauxhall Ventora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Nissan Cherry | 1970 Vauxhall Ventora | |
| Make | Nissan | Vauxhall |
| Model | Cherry | Ventora |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 3294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1178 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3620 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2600 mm |
