1976 Honda Accord vs. 2012 Nissan Juke
To start off, 2012 Nissan Juke is newer by 36 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 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Juke is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Juke (188 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1976 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Juke should accelerate faster than 1976 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Juke weights approximately 452 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.
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, 2012 Nissan Juke (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Juke will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Honda Accord | 2012 Nissan Juke | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Accord | Juke |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1342 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4125 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 50 L |
