1978 Honda Accord vs. 1986 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1986 Nissan Cedric is newer by 8 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 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Nissan Cedric (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1978 Honda Accord. (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Nissan Cedric should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 385 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 1986 Nissan Cedric 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 1986 Nissan Cedric. 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, 1986 Nissan Cedric (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Nissan Cedric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Honda Accord | 1986 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Accord | Cedric |
Year Released | 1978 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1601 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2740 mm |