1978 Nissan Cherry vs. 2009 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2009 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 31 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 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 914 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, 2009 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Cherry. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Nissan Cherry | 2009 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Cherry | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2009 |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 3250 mm |
