2006 Honda CR-V vs. 1973 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 2006 Honda CR-V is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Cherry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Cherry would be higher. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda CR-V (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Cherry. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda CR-V weights approximately 1003 kg more than 1973 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, 2006 Honda CR-V (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Cherry. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda CR-V | 1973 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | CR-V | Cherry |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1973 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2204 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1698 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2340 mm |
