2005 Honda NSX vs. 1972 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 2005 Honda NSX is newer by 33 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 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda NSX (252 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1972 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda NSX weights approximately 805 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, 2005 Honda NSX (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan Cherry. (81 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda NSX | 1972 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | NSX | Cherry |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2340 mm |
