1978 Nissan Cherry vs. 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, both 1978 Nissan Cherry and 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 1102 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari (319 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Cherry. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Nissan Cherry | 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Nissan | Pontiac |
| Model | Cherry | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1872 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 |
