2010 Acura MDX vs. 1978 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 2010 Acura MDX is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Cherry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Cherry would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Acura MDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Acura MDX (300 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Cherry. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Acura MDX weights approximately 1184 kg more than 1978 Nissan Cherry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Acura MDX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Nissan Cherry. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Acura MDX will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Acura MDX (366 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Cherry. (102 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Acura MDX | 1978 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Acura | Nissan |
| Model | MDX | Cherry |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2064 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4867 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1994 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1732 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2400 mm |
