1974 Nissan Cherry vs. 1987 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1987 Toyota Corolla is newer by 13 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Corolla (140 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1974 Nissan Cherry. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1974 Nissan Cherry.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Toyota Corolla (206 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Nissan Cherry. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Nissan Cherry | 1987 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Cherry | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1171 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2440 mm |
