1972 Nissan Cherry vs. 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Nissan Cherry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Nissan Cherry would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1972 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 1120 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, 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan Cherry. (81 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Nissan Cherry | 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Nissan | Pontiac |
| Model | Cherry | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 5032 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3620 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2950 mm |
