1978 Honda Accord vs. 1994 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1994 Nissan Laurel is newer by 16 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 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan Laurel (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1978 Honda Accord. (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 400 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 1994 Nissan Laurel 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 1994 Nissan Laurel. 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, 1994 Nissan Laurel (171 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1994 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Honda Accord | 1994 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Accord | Laurel |
Year Released | 1978 | 1994 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2730 mm |