1978 Honda Accord vs. 2010 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2010 Nissan Xterra is newer by 32 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Xterra (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1978 Honda Accord. (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 978 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 2010 Nissan Xterra 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 2010 Nissan Xterra. 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, 2010 Nissan Xterra (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Honda Accord | 2010 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Accord | Xterra |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1908 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4539 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1902 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |
