1978 Nissan Cherry vs. 1990 Toyota Blizzard
To start off, 1990 Toyota Blizzard is newer by 12 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 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Blizzard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota Blizzard (76 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Blizzard should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Blizzard weights approximately 580 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, 1990 Toyota Blizzard (167 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Cherry. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota Blizzard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Nissan Cherry | 1990 Toyota Blizzard | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Cherry | Blizzard |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1990 |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2210 mm |
