1979 Honda Accord vs. 1971 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1979 Honda Accord is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 2,164 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Accord (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Cedric. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 355 kg more than 1979 Honda Accord.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Nissan Cedric (145 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Nissan Cedric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Accord | 1971 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Accord | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 2164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2700 mm |
