1971 Nissan Cherry vs. 2001 Toyota Verossa
To start off, 2001 Toyota Verossa is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Nissan Cherry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Nissan Cherry would be higher. At 2,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Verossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Verossa (187 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Cherry. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Verossa should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Verossa weights approximately 795 kg more than 1971 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, 2001 Toyota Verossa (250 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Cherry. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Verossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Nissan Cherry | 2001 Toyota Verossa | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Cherry | Verossa |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1171 cc | 2489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2790 mm |
