1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1971 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 21 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 490 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Cherry. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1297 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, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 650 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Cherry. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1971 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Cherry |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2340 mm |
