1978 Honda Accord vs. 2013 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2013 Nissan Armada is newer by 35 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Armada (313 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1978 Honda Accord. (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1722 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 2013 Nissan Armada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Armada will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 389 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Honda Accord | 2013 Nissan Armada | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Accord | Armada |
Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1748 cc | 5600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 313 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 2652 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5276 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2014 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1981 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 3130 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 105 L |