1987 Buick Riviera vs. 1972 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1987 Buick Riviera is newer by 15 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Riviera (150 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1972 Nissan Cherry. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Riviera weights approximately 806 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, 1987 Buick Riviera (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan Cherry. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Riviera | 1972 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Riviera | Cherry |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1501 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2340 mm |
