1971 Nissan Cherry vs. 1968 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1971 Nissan Cherry is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota Corona (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Corona weights approximately 261 kg more than 1971 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, 1968 Toyota Corona (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Cherry. (81 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Nissan Cherry | 1968 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Cherry | Corona |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 684 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3620 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2420 mm |
