1978 Honda Accord vs. 1965 Nissan President
To start off, 1978 Honda Accord is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Nissan President (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1978 Honda Accord. (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Nissan President weights approximately 675 kg more than 1978 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 Nissan President 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 1965 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 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, 1965 Nissan President (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Honda Accord | 1965 Nissan President | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Accord | President |
Year Released | 1978 | 1965 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1748 cc | 2972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2860 mm |