2009 Honda CR-V vs. 1972 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 2009 Honda CR-V is newer by 37 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda CR-V (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1972 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda CR-V weights approximately 788 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, 2009 Honda CR-V (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan Cherry. (81 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda CR-V | 1972 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | CR-V | Cherry |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1972 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1468 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2340 mm |
