1974 Nissan Cherry vs. 2008 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2008 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 34 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 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1974 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1974 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 732 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, 2008 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Nissan Cherry. (81 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Nissan Cherry | 2008 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Cherry | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1412 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3620 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2800 mm |
