1996 Honda CRX vs. 1978 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1996 Honda CRX is newer by 18 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 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda CRX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda CRX (158 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Cherry. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda CRX should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda CRX weights approximately 170 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, 1996 Honda CRX (143 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Cherry. (102 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Honda CRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Cherry. 1978 Nissan Cherry has automatic transmission and 1996 Honda CRX has manual transmission. 1996 Honda CRX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Nissan Cherry will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda CRX | 1978 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | CRX | Cherry |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2400 mm |
