1973 Buick Skylark vs. 1971 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1973 Buick Skylark is newer by 2 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 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Buick Skylark (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Skylark weights approximately 921 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, 1973 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Cherry. (81 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Skylark | 1971 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Skylark | Cherry |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2340 mm |
