1975 Nissan Cherry vs. 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Cherry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Cherry would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 1101 kg more than 1975 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, 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Cherry. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Nissan Cherry | 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Nissan | Pontiac |
| Model | Cherry | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1979 |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 274 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 774 kg | 1875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2950 mm |
