I've always been surprised by how much difference 1/16th of an inch makes at the nut in going from 1 11/16ths to 1 3/4ths, but the extra 1/16th at the bridge end is not very noticeable to me. A much bigger spacing factor between the Cargo and the Savoy is the scale length difference which makes the Cargo much easier to play if stretching between frets.
The nut width difference between a 52mm nut on a typical classical guitar and a 1 3/4" nut on a steel string acoustic really is significant at a full 1/4", but I can adapt quickly to the wider nut spacing, other than not being able to thumb fret much on a classical. In fact, the much wider spacing makes some playing easier, especially classical style music (no big surprise there).
My Cargo may be the easiest of my guitars to play for several reasons:
1. adequate string spacing
2. scale length (easier stretch and lower string tension)
3. comfortable body and neck shape
4. Great setup by Michael Stone and his tech, including low action
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