1953 Nissan Sports vs. 1978 Honda Accord
To start off, 1978 Honda Accord is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Nissan Sports. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Nissan Sports would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Honda Accord (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1953 Nissan Sports. (18 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1953 Nissan Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Honda Accord weights approximately 186 kg more than 1953 Nissan Sports. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Nissan Sports. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1978 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Nissan Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Nissan Sports | 1978 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Nissan | Honda |
| Model | Sports | Accord |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1978 |
| Engine Size | 860 cc | 1602 cc |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1370 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2390 mm |
