1978 Nissan Cherry vs. 2001 Honda Civic
To start off, 2001 Honda Civic is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Cherry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Cherry would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Civic (108 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Cherry. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda Civic weights approximately 212 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2001 Honda Civic (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Cherry. (102 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Nissan Cherry | 2001 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Nissan | Honda |
| Model | Cherry | Civic |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1397 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1092 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2630 mm |
