1979 Nissan Cherry vs. 2006 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2006 Toyota Camry is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Nissan Cherry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Nissan Cherry would be higher. At 2,999 cc, 2006 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Camry (190 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Camry weights approximately 585 kg more than 1979 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, 2006 Toyota Camry (268 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Cherry. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Nissan Cherry | 2006 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Cherry | Camry |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2006 |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 2999 cc |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 268 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2730 mm |
