1972 Nissan Sunny vs. 2005 Honda Accord
To start off, 2005 Honda Accord is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Accord (153 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1972 Nissan Sunny. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Accord weights approximately 832 kg more than 1972 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Honda Accord (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan Sunny. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Nissan Sunny | 2005 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Nissan | Honda |
| Model | Sunny | Accord |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1171 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1532 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2630 mm |
