1975 Nissan Cherry vs. 1997 Toyota Previa
To start off, 1997 Toyota Previa is newer by 22 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 2,438 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Previa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Previa (132 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Cherry. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Previa should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Previa weights approximately 925 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, 1997 Toyota Previa (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Cherry. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Previa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Nissan Cherry | 1997 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Cherry | Previa |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1171 cc | 2438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2530 mm |
