1995 Honda Shuttle vs. 1981 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1995 Honda Shuttle is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Cherry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Cherry would be higher. At 2,157 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Honda Shuttle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Shuttle (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Cherry. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 707 kg more than 1981 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, 1995 Honda Shuttle (199 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Cherry. (96 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Honda Shuttle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Cherry. 1995 Honda Shuttle has automatic transmission and 1981 Nissan Cherry has manual transmission. 1981 Nissan Cherry will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Honda Shuttle will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda Shuttle | 1981 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Shuttle | Cherry |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2157 cc | 1270 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 199 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1532 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2400 mm |
