1977 Honda Accord vs. 1982 Nissan Stanza
To start off, 1982 Nissan Stanza is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Nissan Stanza (81 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1977 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Nissan Stanza should accelerate faster than 1977 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Honda Accord weights approximately 10 kg more than 1982 Nissan Stanza.
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, 1982 Nissan Stanza (130 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1982 Nissan Stanza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Honda Accord | 1982 Nissan Stanza | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Accord | Stanza |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2480 mm |
