1972 Nissan Cherry vs. 1977 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1977 Toyota Celica is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Nissan Cherry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Nissan Cherry would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Toyota Celica (78 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1972 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Celica weights approximately 290 kg more than 1972 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, 1977 Toyota Celica (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan Cherry. (81 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Nissan Cherry | 1977 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Cherry | Celica |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3620 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2430 mm |
