1970 Datsun 100A Cherry vs. 1988 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1988 Toyota Carina is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Datsun 100A Cherry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Datsun 100A Cherry would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Carina (126 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1970 Datsun 100A Cherry. (58 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1970 Datsun 100A Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Carina weights approximately 540 kg more than 1970 Datsun 100A Cherry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1988 Toyota Carina (183 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Datsun 100A Cherry. (81 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Datsun 100A Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Datsun 100A Cherry | 1988 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Datsun | Toyota |
| Model | 100A Cherry | Carina |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 59 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2540 mm |
