1973 Honda 145 vs. 1978 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1978 Nissan Cherry is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Honda 145. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Honda 145 would be higher. At 1,433 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Honda 145 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Honda 145 (68 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Honda 145 should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Honda 145 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1978 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, 1973 Honda 145 (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Cherry. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Honda 145 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Honda 145 | 1978 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | 145 | Cherry |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1978 |
| Engine Size | 1433 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2400 mm |
