1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1972 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Nissan Cherry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Nissan Cherry would be higher. At 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 496 more horse power than 1972 Nissan Cherry. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1295 kg more than 1972 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 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 650 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan Cherry. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1972 Nissan Cherry | |
Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
Model | V8 Vantage | Cherry |
Year Released | 1979 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5338 cc | 1171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 549 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2340 mm |