1979 Honda Prelude vs. 1975 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1979 Honda Prelude is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Cherry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Cherry would be higher. At 1,750 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Prelude (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Cherry. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Honda Prelude weights approximately 195 kg more than 1975 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, 1979 Honda Prelude (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Cherry. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Prelude | 1975 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Prelude | Cherry |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2340 mm |
