1968 Honda S800 vs. 1971 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1971 Nissan Cherry is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Honda S800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Honda S800 would be higher. At 1,171 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Nissan Cherry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Honda S800 (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Cherry. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Honda S800 should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Honda S800 weights approximately 19 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, 1971 Nissan Cherry (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1971 Nissan Cherry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Honda S800 | 1971 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | S800 | Cherry |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2340 mm |
