1977 Honda Accord vs. 1976 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1977 Honda Accord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Nissan Skyline (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1977 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1977 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 90 kg more than 1977 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Nissan Skyline 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 1976 Nissan Skyline. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 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, 1976 Nissan Skyline (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Honda Accord | 1976 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Accord | Skyline |
Year Released | 1977 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2520 mm |