1974 Buick Skylark vs. 1974 Nissan Cherry
To start off, both 1974 Buick Skylark and 1974 Nissan Cherry were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Buick Skylark (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1974 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1974 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Skylark weights approximately 925 kg more than 1974 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, 1974 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Nissan Cherry. (81 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Buick Skylark | 1974 Nissan Cherry | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | Skylark | Cherry |
Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
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 | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 3620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2340 mm |