1976 Honda Accord vs. 1979 Nissan Stanza
To start off, 1979 Nissan Stanza is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Nissan Stanza (94 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1976 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Stanza should accelerate faster than 1976 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Nissan Stanza weights approximately 65 kg more than 1976 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Nissan Stanza (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1979 Nissan Stanza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Honda Accord | 1979 Nissan Stanza | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Accord | Stanza |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2410 mm |
