1999 Honda Life vs. 1974 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1999 Honda Life is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Nissan Cherry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Nissan Cherry would be higher. At 988 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Nissan Cherry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Life (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1974 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Life should accelerate faster than 1974 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Life weights approximately 110 kg more than 1974 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, 1974 Nissan Cherry (81 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1974 Nissan Cherry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Life | 1974 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Life | Cherry |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2340 mm |
