2006 GMC Savana vs. 1970 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 2006 GMC Savana is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Nissan Cherry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Nissan Cherry would be higher. At 5,963 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Savana (300 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 1970 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 1970 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Savana weights approximately 1857 kg more than 1970 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, 2006 GMC Savana (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 407 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Nissan Cherry. (81 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Savana | 1970 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | GMC | Nissan |
| Model | Savana | Cherry |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Van | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5963 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 2537 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 2340 mm |
