1978 Honda Accord vs. 1996 Infiniti J30
To start off, 1996 Infiniti J30 is newer by 18 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 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Infiniti J30 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Infiniti J30 (211 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1978 Honda Accord. (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Infiniti J30 should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Infiniti J30 weights approximately 670 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1996 Infiniti J30 (262 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1996 Infiniti J30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Honda Accord | 1996 Infiniti J30 | |
| Make | Honda | Infiniti |
| Model | Accord | J30 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 2960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.1 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 72 L |
