1971 Nissan Cherry vs. 2012 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2012 Toyota Corolla is newer by 41 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 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Corolla (132 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 571 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, 2012 Toyota Corolla (173 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Cherry. (81 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Nissan Cherry | 2012 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Cherry | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 684 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3620 mm | 4554 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1466 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2601 mm |
