1978 Nissan Cherry vs. 1983 Pontiac 6000
To start off, 1983 Pontiac 6000 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Cherry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Cherry would be higher. At 2,835 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Pontiac 6000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Pontiac 6000 (123 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Pontiac 6000 should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Pontiac 6000 weights approximately 620 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, 1983 Pontiac 6000 (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Cherry. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Pontiac 6000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Nissan Cherry | 1983 Pontiac 6000 | |
| Make | Nissan | Pontiac |
| Model | Cherry | 6000 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1983 |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 2835 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2670 mm |
