1953 Nissan Sports vs. 2004 Honda Z
To start off, 2004 Honda Z is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Nissan Sports. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Nissan Sports would be higher. At 860 cc, 1953 Nissan Sports is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Z (51 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1953 Nissan Sports. (18 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Z should accelerate faster than 1953 Nissan Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Z weights approximately 210 kg more than 1953 Nissan Sports. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Honda Z (62 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Nissan Sports. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Nissan Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Nissan Sports | 2004 Honda Z | |
| Make | Nissan | Honda |
| Model | Sports | Z |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2004 |
| Engine Size | 860 cc | 656 cc |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 62 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1370 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2370 mm |
