2001 Honda Insight vs. 1975 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 2001 Honda Insight is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Cherry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Cherry would be higher. At 1,171 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Nissan Cherry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Insight (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Cherry. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Insight should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda Insight weights approximately 151 kg more than 1975 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, 2001 Honda Insight (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Cherry. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Insight | 1975 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Insight | Cherry |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 846 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2340 mm |
