1971 Nissan Cherry vs. 1989 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1989 Toyota Celica is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Nissan Cherry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Nissan Cherry would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Celica (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Cherry. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Celica weights approximately 825 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, 1989 Toyota Celica (275 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Cherry. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Nissan Cherry | 1989 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Cherry | Celica |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1171 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2330 mm |
