1972 Nissan Cherry vs. 2010 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2010 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 38 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 4,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota 4Runner (157 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1972 Nissan Cherry. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 1358 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, 2010 Toyota 4Runner (241 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan Cherry. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Nissan Cherry | 2010 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Cherry | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1171 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 2053 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4823 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1816 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2789 mm |
