1966 Nissan President vs. 1978 Honda Accord
To start off, 1978 Honda Accord is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Nissan President (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1978 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Nissan President weights approximately 669 kg more than 1978 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1966 Nissan President is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1966 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1966 Nissan President (237 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Nissan President | 1978 Honda Accord | |
Make | Nissan | Honda |
Model | President | Accord |
Year Released | 1966 | 1978 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2974 cc | 1602 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 936 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2390 mm |