1976 Buick LeSabre vs. 1979 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1979 Nissan Cherry is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 6,598 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick LeSabre (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 905 kg more than 1979 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, 1976 Buick LeSabre (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Cherry. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick LeSabre | 1979 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | LeSabre | Cherry |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1979 |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2400 mm |
