1981 Nissan Cherry vs. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1981 Nissan Cherry is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 6,558 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Cherry. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 1255 kg more than 1981 Nissan Cherry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 Pontiac Bonneville is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Cherry, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville (415 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Cherry. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1974 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Cherry. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1981 Nissan Cherry has manual transmission. 1981 Nissan Cherry will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Nissan Cherry | 1974 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Nissan | Pontiac |
Model | Cherry | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1981 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 6558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 415 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 2105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 3140 mm |