1976 Nissan Cherry vs. 1996 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1996 Toyota Corolla is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Nissan Cherry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Nissan Cherry would be higher. At 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Corolla (105 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1976 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1976 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 320 kg more than 1976 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, 1996 Toyota Corolla (135 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Nissan Cherry. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Nissan Cherry | 1996 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Cherry | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1996 |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2470 mm |
