1978 Nissan Cherry vs. 1982 Toyota Camry
To start off, 1982 Toyota Camry is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Cherry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Cherry would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Camry (106 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Camry weights approximately 330 kg more than 1978 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, 1982 Toyota Camry (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Cherry. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Nissan Cherry | 1982 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Cherry | Camry |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1982 |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2610 mm |
