2001 Honda S-MX vs. 1975 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 2001 Honda S-MX 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 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda S-MX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda S-MX (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda S-MX should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda S-MX weights approximately 556 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 S-MX (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Cherry. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Honda S-MX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda S-MX | 1975 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | S-MX | Cherry |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1975 |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 774 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2400 mm |
