1975 Nissan Cherry vs. 1990 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1990 Toyota MR2 is newer by 15 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 2,164 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota MR2 (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 491 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, 1990 Toyota MR2 (196 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Cherry. (81 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Nissan Cherry | 1990 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Cherry | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 2164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 684 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3620 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2610 mm |
