1998 Honda NSX vs. 1979 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1998 Honda NSX is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Nissan Cherry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Nissan Cherry would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda NSX (252 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda NSX weights approximately 660 kg more than 1979 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, 1998 Honda NSX (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Cherry. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda NSX | 1979 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | NSX | Cherry |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1979 |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2400 mm |
