1976 Honda Accord vs. 1984 Nissan Santana
To start off, 1984 Nissan Santana is newer by 8 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, 1976 Honda Accord (80 HP) has 13 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Santana. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Santana weights approximately 200 kg more than 1976 Honda Accord.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1984 Nissan Santana (132 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Honda Accord | 1984 Nissan Santana | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Accord | Santana |
Year Released | 1976 | 1984 |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 126 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2560 mm |