1979 Buick Electra vs. 1970 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1979 Buick Electra is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Nissan Cherry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Nissan Cherry would be higher. At 4,942 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick Electra (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1970 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1970 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 1045 kg more than 1970 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 Buick Electra (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Nissan Cherry. (81 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Electra | 1970 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Electra | Cherry |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2340 mm |
