1978 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Nissan Almera

To start off, 2005 Nissan Almera is newer by 27 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, 2005 Nissan Almera (112 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1978 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Almera should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Almera weights approximately 824 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, 2005 Nissan Almera (138 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (126 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Almera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Accord.

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