1978 Honda Accord vs. 1999 Nissan C 52
To start off, 1999 Nissan C 52 is newer by 21 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 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Nissan C 52 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan C 52 (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1978 Honda Accord. (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan C 52 should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Nissan C 52 weights approximately 336 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Nissan C 52 (354 Nm) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (126 Nm). This means 1999 Nissan C 52 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Honda Accord | 1999 Nissan C 52 | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Accord | C 52 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 354 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 1 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1266 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2830 mm |
