1997 Honda Step Wagon vs. 2010 Nissan Cube
To start off, 2010 Nissan Cube is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda Step Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda Step Wagon would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Honda Step Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Step Wagon (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Cube. (122 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Step Wagon should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Cube. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda Step Wagon weights approximately 182 kg more than 2010 Nissan Cube. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Honda Step Wagon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Nissan Cube. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Honda Step Wagon will offer significantly more control. 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, 1997 Honda Step Wagon (186 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Cube. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1997 Honda Step Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Cube.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Step Wagon | 2010 Nissan Cube | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Step Wagon | Cube |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1268 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1651 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2530 mm |
