1978 Nissan Cherry vs. 2013 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2013 Toyota Corolla is newer by 35 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 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Corolla (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 480 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, 2013 Toyota Corolla (174 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Cherry. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Nissan Cherry | 2013 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Cherry | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1465 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2600 mm |
