1973 Nissan Cherry vs. 1992 Toyota Paseo
To start off, 1992 Toyota Paseo is newer by 19 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 1,495 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Toyota Paseo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Toyota Paseo (93 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Toyota Paseo should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Toyota Paseo weights approximately 259 kg more than 1973 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, 1992 Toyota Paseo (135 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Cherry. (81 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Toyota Paseo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Nissan Cherry | 1992 Toyota Paseo | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Cherry | Paseo |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 939 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3620 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2390 mm |
