1978 Honda Accord vs. 2006 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2006 Nissan Quest is newer by 28 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 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Quest (241 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1978 Honda Accord. (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Quest weights approximately 610 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 2006 Nissan Quest 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 2006 Nissan Quest. 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, 2006 Nissan Quest (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Honda Accord | 2006 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Accord | Quest |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1748 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 241 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 76 L |
