1981 Cadillac Seville vs. 1971 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1981 Cadillac Seville is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Nissan Cherry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Nissan Cherry would be higher. At 4,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Cadillac Seville (123 HP @ 3900 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 986 kg more than 1971 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, 1981 Cadillac Seville (284 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Cherry. (81 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Cadillac Seville | 1971 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | Seville | Cherry |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2340 mm |
