1974 Nissan Cherry vs. 1979 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corona is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Nissan Cherry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Nissan Cherry would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Corona (68 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1974 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1974 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Corona weights approximately 370 kg more than 1974 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, 1979 Toyota Corona (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Nissan Cherry. (81 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Nissan Cherry | 1979 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Cherry | Corona |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3620 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2530 mm |
