1973 Nissan Cherry vs. 1999 Honda Today
To start off, 1999 Honda Today is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Cherry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Cherry would be higher. At 988 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Nissan Cherry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Today (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Today should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Today weights approximately 30 kg more than 1973 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 Nissan Cherry (81 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan Cherry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Nissan Cherry | 1999 Honda Today | |
| Make | Nissan | Honda |
| Model | Cherry | Today |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3620 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1400 mm |
