1977 Honda Accord vs. 1984 Nissan Santana
To start off, 1984 Nissan Santana is newer by 7 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 1,994 cc (5 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Santana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Santana (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1977 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Santana should accelerate faster than 1977 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Santana weights approximately 255 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.
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 (152 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 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 1977 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Honda Accord | 1984 Nissan Santana | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Accord | Santana |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1984 |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1145 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 |
