1998 Cadillac Seville vs. 1971 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1998 Cadillac Seville is newer by 27 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 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Cadillac Seville (271 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 1064 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, 1998 Cadillac Seville (407 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Cherry. (81 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Cadillac Seville | 1971 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | Seville | Cherry |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1748 kg | 684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2340 mm |
