1978 Nissan Cherry vs. 2011 Honda Accord
To start off, 2011 Honda Accord is newer by 33 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Accord weights approximately 674 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, 2011 Honda Accord (219 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Cherry. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Nissan Cherry | 2011 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Nissan | Honda |
| Model | Cherry | Accord |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2011 |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1444 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2741 mm |
