1974 Nissan Cherry vs. 1984 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1984 Toyota Celica is newer by 10 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Celica (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1974 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1974 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Celica weights approximately 485 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, 1984 Toyota Celica (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Nissan Cherry. (81 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Nissan Cherry | 1984 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Cherry | Celica |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3620 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2620 mm |
