1974 Nissan Cherry vs. 2003 Toyota Echo
To start off, 2003 Toyota Echo is newer by 29 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 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Echo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Echo (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1974 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Echo should accelerate faster than 1974 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Echo weights approximately 275 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, 2003 Toyota Echo (142 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Nissan Cherry. (81 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Echo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Nissan Cherry | 2003 Toyota Echo | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Cherry | Echo |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3620 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2380 mm |
