2003 Honda Pilot vs. 1972 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 2003 Honda Pilot is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Nissan Cherry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Nissan Cherry would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Pilot (240 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1972 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Pilot weights approximately 434 kg more than 1972 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, 2003 Honda Pilot (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan Cherry. (81 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Pilot | 1972 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Pilot | Cherry |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1972 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2340 mm |
