1955 Nissan Sports vs. 2005 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2005 Toyota Yaris is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Nissan Sports. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Nissan Sports would be higher. At 998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Yaris is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Yaris (64 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1955 Nissan Sports. (18 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Yaris should accelerate faster than 1955 Nissan Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Yaris weights approximately 165 kg more than 1955 Nissan Sports. 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 Toyota Yaris (90 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Nissan Sports. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Yaris will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Nissan Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Nissan Sports | 2005 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Sports | Yaris |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2005 |
| Engine Size | 859 cc | 998 cc |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1370 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2380 mm |
