1973 Nissan Cherry vs. 1989 Volvo 480
To start off, 1989 Volvo 480 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Cherry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Cherry would be higher. At 1,721 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Volvo 480 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Volvo 480 (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Cherry. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Volvo 480 should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Volvo 480 weights approximately 305 kg more than 1973 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, 1989 Volvo 480 (141 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Cherry. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Volvo 480 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Nissan Cherry | 1989 Volvo 480 | |
| Make | Nissan | Volvo |
| Model | Cherry | 480 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1171 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2510 mm |
