1973 Nissan Cherry vs. 2007 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2007 Toyota Corolla is newer by 34 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Corolla (114 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 870 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, 2007 Toyota Corolla (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Cherry. (81 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Nissan Cherry | 2007 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Cherry | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3620 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2760 mm |
