1999 Honda NSX vs. 1971 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1999 Honda NSX is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Nissan Cherry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Nissan Cherry would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda NSX weights approximately 686 kg more than 1971 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, 1999 Honda NSX (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Cherry. (81 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda NSX | 1971 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | NSX | Cherry |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2340 mm |
