1978 Honda Accord vs. 1985 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1985 Nissan Leopard is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Nissan Leopard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Nissan Leopard (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1978 Honda Accord. (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 175 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 1985 Nissan Leopard 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 1985 Nissan Leopard. 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, 1985 Nissan Leopard (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1985 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Honda Accord | 1985 Nissan Leopard | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Accord | Leopard |
Year Released | 1978 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2630 mm |