1975 Nissan Cherry vs. 1988 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 1988 Toyota Lexcen is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Cherry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Cherry would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Lexcen (171 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Cherry. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Lexcen weights approximately 635 kg more than 1975 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, 1988 Toyota Lexcen (293 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Cherry. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Lexcen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Nissan Cherry | 1988 Toyota Lexcen | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Cherry | Lexcen |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1171 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2740 mm |
