1980 Buick Electra vs. 1972 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1980 Buick Electra is newer by 8 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 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick Electra (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1972 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 1010 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, 1980 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan Cherry. (81 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Electra | 1972 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Electra | Cherry |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 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 |
