1979 Nissan Cherry vs. 2013 GMC Terrain
To start off, 2013 GMC Terrain is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Nissan Cherry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Nissan Cherry would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 GMC Terrain is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Terrain (180 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Terrain should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Terrain weights approximately 988 kg more than 1979 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, 2013 GMC Terrain (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Cherry. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 GMC Terrain will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Nissan Cherry | 2013 GMC Terrain | |
| Make | Nissan | GMC |
| Model | Cherry | Terrain |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2013 |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1758 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4707 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2857 mm |
