1981 Nissan Cherry vs. 1993 Toyota Aristo
To start off, 1993 Toyota Aristo is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Cherry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Cherry would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Aristo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Aristo (220 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Cherry. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Aristo should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Aristo weights approximately 901 kg more than 1981 Nissan Cherry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Toyota Aristo is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1993 Toyota Aristo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Cherry, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1993 Toyota Aristo (285 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Cherry. (96 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Aristo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Cherry. 1993 Toyota Aristo has automatic transmission and 1981 Nissan Cherry has manual transmission. 1981 Nissan Cherry will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Toyota Aristo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Nissan Cherry | 1993 Toyota Aristo | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Cherry | Aristo |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1270 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1726 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2790 mm |
