1971 Nissan Cherry vs. 2001 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 2001 Toyota Bandeirante is newer by 30 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 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Bandeirante (96 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Bandeirante should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 1110 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, 2001 Toyota Bandeirante (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Cherry. (81 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Nissan Cherry | 2001 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Cherry | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 684 kg | 1794 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3620 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2290 mm |
