1978 Honda Accord vs. 1993 Nissan Serena
To start off, 1993 Nissan Serena is newer by 15 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 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Nissan Serena (96 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1978 Honda Accord. (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan Serena should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan Serena weights approximately 455 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 1993 Nissan Serena 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 1993 Nissan Serena. 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, 1993 Nissan Serena (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1993 Nissan Serena will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Honda Accord | 1993 Nissan Serena | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Accord | Serena |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2740 mm |
