2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1974 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Nissan Cherry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Nissan Cherry would be higher. At 4,280 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (379 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 326 more horse power than 1974 Nissan Cherry. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1974 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 875 kg more than 1974 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, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Nissan Cherry. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1974 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Cherry |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4280 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 379 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2340 mm |
