1978 Nissan Cherry vs. 1972 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1978 Nissan Cherry is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 1,759 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Vauxhall Victor (76 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Cherry. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Vauxhall Victor should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 230 kg more than 1978 Nissan Cherry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 Vauxhall Victor is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Vauxhall Victor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Nissan Cherry, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1972 Vauxhall Victor (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Cherry. (102 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1972 Vauxhall Victor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Nissan Cherry | 1972 Vauxhall Victor | |
| Make | Nissan | Vauxhall |
| Model | Cherry | Victor |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1397 cc | 1759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2680 mm |
