1993 Honda Concerto vs. 1978 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1993 Honda Concerto is newer by 15 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 1,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Honda Concerto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Honda Concerto (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Cherry. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Honda Concerto weights approximately 155 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, 1993 Honda Concerto (119 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Cherry. (102 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1993 Honda Concerto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Honda Concerto | 1978 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Concerto | Cherry |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1492 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2400 mm |
