1997 Honda CRX vs. 1972 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1997 Honda CRX is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Nissan Cherry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Nissan Cherry would be higher. At 1,668 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Honda CRX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda CRX (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1972 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda CRX should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda CRX weights approximately 370 kg more than 1972 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, 1997 Honda CRX (141 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan Cherry. (81 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Honda CRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda CRX | 1972 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | CRX | Cherry |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1668 cc | 987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2340 mm |
