1997 Chevrolet Venture vs. 1972 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Venture is newer by 25 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 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Venture (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1972 Nissan Cherry. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Venture should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Venture weights approximately 1050 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, 1997 Chevrolet Venture (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan Cherry. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Venture | 1972 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Venture | Cherry |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2340 mm |
