1973 Nissan Cherry vs. 1984 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1984 Toyota Starlet is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Cherry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Cherry would be higher. At 1,171 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Nissan Cherry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Nissan Cherry (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Starlet. (47 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Nissan Cherry should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Starlet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Starlet weights approximately 55 kg more than 1973 Nissan Cherry.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Nissan Cherry (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Starlet. (65 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan Cherry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Starlet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Nissan Cherry | 1984 Toyota Starlet | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Cherry | Starlet |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1171 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2310 mm |
